Agave Mojito
3 oz. white rum
2 Tbsp. light agave nectar
3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice (approx. 2 limes)
40 spearmint leaves
1 can (12 oz.) chilled club soda
1 dozen ice cubes
1 Place rum, agave nectar, lime juice, and mint in a small bowl and crush mint with pestle or back of a spoon. If desired, sample mixture at this point and adjust sweetness balance to taste.
2 Strain mixture, pressing excess moisture from the mint. Divide between two glasses (approx. 2.5 fl. oz. per glass)
3 Add 6 fl. oz. of club soda to each glass and add ice to fill. Garnish with a mint sprig and/or lime wedge.
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 drinks, approx. 9 oz. each
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Ready in: 5 minutes
Cooking Tips
Either light or dark agave nectar varieties will produce delicious results, though dark agave nectar may tint the drink slightly, so light agave nectar is preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is calculated from recipe ingredients.
The following ingredients were not linked to the ingredient database and were not included in the nutrition information:
spearmint leaves
ice cubes
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