Cuban Bacardi Mojito

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Cuban Bacardi Mojito is the ultimate fresh cocktail with lime and mint. With easy ingredients, take one sip and transport yourself to a beautiful beach paradise.

A glass with bacardi cuban mojito and fresh lime.

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Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply unwinding after a long day at work, the Bacardi Cuban mojito is the perfect beverage of choice for any occasion. Taste the best refreshing summer drink with the easiest ingredients ever.

Drinking a classic mojito cocktail has surprising health benefits because of its ingredients.

If you’re looking for more mojito recipes, try Blueberry Mojito, Apple Mojito, and Mojito Flavored Moonshine.

A glass of the drink.

Why We Love This Classic Bacardi Mojito Cocktail Recipe

The Cuban mojito is not just another ordinary cocktail; it’s an experience that will leave you craving for more. It has crisp and cool flavors that make it a guaranteed favorite.

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  • 5-Minute Cocktail: Grab a cocktail shaker and make this mojito stat.
  • Easy Ingredients: Find all six ingredients in your pantry at home.
  • Adaptable: Make this into a mocktail easily.

Ingredient Notes for Cuban Mojito Cocktail

A shaker with lime for the bacardi cuban mojito.
  • Bacardi White Rum: Bacardi Superior Rum is a go-to classic white rum that contains subtle notes of almonds and lime, which complement the hints of vanilla.
  • Seltzer: Seltzer is carbonated water that is similar to sparkling water, soda water, or club soda. It is healthier to use seltzer alcoholic beverages instead of regular flavored soda because of its lack of additives.
  • Fresh Lime: The Cuban beach drink traditionally includes freshly squeezed lime. Top with lime wedges.

See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions for Bacardi Rum Mojito

Make your Bacardi Cuban mojito better than anyone else’s and serve up customizable options that will please the whole crowd.

  • Flavored Seltzer: Jazz up your spirit by using different seltzer flavors like lemon, lime, raspberry, and grapefruit.
  • Vodka: Substitute white rum for vodka to create a tasty drink variation.
  • Fruits: Toss in fruits like strawberries, blueberries or raspberries because it will give your original mojito recipe a twist with sweetness.

How to Make Cuban Bacardi Mojito

This refreshing cocktail is a delightful blend of lime and mint with smooth Bacardi rum — one sip and you’ll fall in love!

These are the basic steps for making Bacardi Cuban Mojito. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.

Making the drink.

Step 1: Squeeze Lime

First, take the lime slice and squeeze the juice into your shaker cup. Add the sugar and stir so it dissolves.

Step 2: Press Down

Next, add the fresh mint to the cup, pressing down with a spoon so it releases the spearmint oils.

Step 3: Shake and Pour

Then, add the Bacardi’s rum and shake the cup well to combine and chill the ingredients. Pour the drink into a highball glass with ice and fill the top of the glass with seltzer.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve your Bacardi Mojito Recipe

Finally, garnish with mint leaves and lime.

Recipe FAQs for Original Mojito Recipe

Superfine sugar is a smaller and finer version of standard granulated sugar.

Cuban mojitos have a slightly lighter and more refreshing taste than regular mojitos because most of the time, they contain a lower alcohol content.

Yes. Feel free to leave out the alcohol and squeeze in the extra lemon and add an extra quantity of mint leaves so you get that minty and citrus flavor.

White rum or silver rum is the best rum for mojitos because it is clear and has a milder flavor than dark rum.

Mojitos, thanks to the presence of Vitamin C, can undeniably act as excellent immunity boosters. They offer a protective shield against seasonal viral infections and also promote healthy digestion through the combination of mint and lime juice.

A top view of the bacardi cuban mojito.

Expert Tips for Making This Cuban Mojito Recipe

Everyone will want to come to your house to party because your cocktails are the best ever. With a few expert tips, make memorable and flavorful drinks for all.

  • Muddle Mint: Use a muddler (bartender’s tool) and mash the mint to release its flavor.
  • Frozen: Turn this into a frozen mojito recipe by grabbing ice and a blender.
  • Highball Glass: Use a highball glass to help build your drink so you can add all the garnish you want.

What to Serve with Cuban Mojito

A glass with bacardi cuban mojito and fresh lime.
5 from 15 votes

Bacardi Cuban Mojito

Yield: 1 serving
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Bacardi mojito is the ultimate fresh concoction. With easy ingredients, take one sip and transport yourself to a beautiful beach paradise.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 Mint leaves, additional for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Superfine sugar
  • 2 fluid ounces Bacardi white rum
  • Ice
  • Seltzer

Instructions

  • First, take the lime wedges and squeeze the juice into your shaker cup. Add the sugar and stir so it dissolves.
  • Next, add the mint to the cup, pressing down with a spoon to release spearmint oils.
  • Then, add Bacardi and shake the cup well to combine and chill the ingredients. Pour the drink into a highball glass and fill the top of the glass with seltzer.
  • Finally, garnish with lime wedges and mint leaves and serve.

Expert Tips

Everyone will want to come to your house to party because your cocktails are the best ever. With a few expert tips, make memorable and flavorful drinks for all.
  • Muddle Mint: Use a muddler (bartender’s tool) and mash the mint to release its flavor.
  • Frozen: Turn this into a frozen mojito recipe by grabbing ice and a blender.
  • Highball Glass: Use a highball glass to help build your drink so you can add all the garnish you want.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Course: Beverages and Cocktails
Cuisine: Cuban

2 thoughts on “Cuban Bacardi Mojito”

  1. Christina, this would be a super contribution to Food on Friday: Cocktails and Mocktails over at Carole’s Chatter. Please do bring it over. Cheers

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