There are various recipes for mojitos. One of the most original Cuban recipes uses spearmint or lemon mint, common on the island of Cuba, and is made from light rum, sugar (traditionally with sugar cane juice), lime (lime) juice, soda water, and mint. Another recipe calls for mint leaves, fresh small limes, MintMonin, HavanaClub, and other ingredients. Still another recipe calls for Bacardi white rum, lime juice, soda water, mint leaves, simple syrup or granulated sugar. The last recipe calls for light rum, sugar (cane juice), lime juice, soda water, and mint leaves. In short, mojito recipes vary according to region and personal taste. A Mojito is a traditional Cuban cocktail made primarily from brandy, mint leaves, sugar, lime and soda water. Here is the traditional mojito recipe:

Ingredients:

-1.5 ounces brandy

-1 tablespoon granulated sugar

-half a lime

-8 mint leaves

-2-3 ounces club soda

-Ice cubes

Steps:

1. Place the granulated sugar and mint leaves in a highball glass and stir well with a mash stick.

2. Squeeze the juice from half the lime and add the rest to the glass.

3. Add brandy and ice.

4. Add club soda and stir gently.

5. Garnish with a mint leaf and enjoy a delicious mojito cocktail!