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Gin Mojito in a tall clear glass with ice cubes, clear liquid, mint garnish and lime garnish
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Gin Mojito

A Gin Mojito is a refreshing twist on the classic rum mojito. This Gin Mojito is quick and easy to make and tastes delicious!
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Keyword Gin Mojito
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 48kcal
Author Alysen Heil

Ingredients

  • ½ lime
  • 5 mint leaves large
  • ½ oz simply syrup see notes
  • 1.5 oz gin
  • ¼ cup club soda or enough to fill glass

Instructions

  • Add the lime, mint leaves, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and muddle until the lime has released its juice and the mint leaves have broken up-- about 15 seconds.
    mint leaves and lime being hand muddled in short clear glass
  • Add the gin and gently stir to combine.
    Gin Mojito in a tall clear glass with ice cubes, clear liquid, mint garnish and lime garnish - gin being poured into glass
  • Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
    Gin Mojito in a tall clear glass with ice cubes, clear liquid, mint garnish and lime garnish clear liquid being strained into glass
  • Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wheel and mint leaves. Enjoy immediately.
    Gin Mojito in a tall clear glass with ice cubes, clear liquid, mint garnish and lime garnish - clear liquid being poured into glass

Notes

  • To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water (I usually do ½ cup of each) in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar has fully dissolved. Let cool and then store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use. Discard after seven days. 
  • If you don’t have a muddler, the back of a wooden spoon works as well! 
  • To make these drinks ahead of time, work up to step two and then place the mixture in the fridge until you’re ready to continue. 
  • I recommend using a smooth and herbaceous gin like The Botanist, but Bombay Sapphire and Hendricks would also be delicious. Try to avoid floral gins (like Roku) or dry gins (like Hayman’s Old Tom). 

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg