Cooking and Meal Prep Recipes Traditional Lime Mojito With Honey By Team Verywell Fit Team Verywell Fit Our team is passionate about being a resource for credible and up-to-date information on all nutrition and exercise topics. Learn about our editorial process Updated on March 01, 2022 Medically reviewed Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and nutrition and exercise healthcare professionals. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Learn more. by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN Medically reviewed by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN LinkedIn Twitter Kristy is a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist and trained culinary professional. She has worked in a variety of settings, including MSKCC and Rouge Tomate. Learn about our Medical Review Board Print Dana Hoff / Photographer's Choice RF / Getty Images (40 ratings) Total Time: 5 min Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 0 min Servings: 1 Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 169 calories 0g fat 20g carbs 0g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 1 Amount per serving Calories 169 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 2mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 18g Includes 16g Added Sugars 32% Protein 0g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 6mg 0% Iron 0mg 0% Potassium 48mg 1% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. Mojito cocktails are very refreshing any time of year but especially when the temperatures rise because their minty, yet tart flavor adds a cooling effect with the kick of the alcohol. You really want to crush those mint leaves in a mortar and pestle or any muddling device to extract their essential oils and maximize the flavor and health benefits. Mint has been found to have both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. White rum is traditionally used in a classic mojito so the beautiful green color from the mint will shine through a clear glass. This recipe makes one mojito cocktail, but the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled by muddling the mint in a larger container and dividing it among the glasses. Ingredients 8 mint leaves, fresh 1 tablespoon honey 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lime juice (or lime wedges from about a third of a lime) 1 jigger (1.5 ounces) 80-proof white rum Club soda Garnish: fresh mint sprig Preparation Put mint, a splash of club soda, and the honey into the bottom of a highball glass or Tom Collins glass (if you like lots of ice and club soda). Muddle by mashing the ingredients together. Traditionally, a muddler, which looks like a miniature wooden baseball bat, is used, but the handle of a wooden spoon or spatula works fine. Squeeze the juice of the lime into the glass. Add the rum, stirring well. Fill the glass about three-quarters of the way full with ice. Top off with club soda. Stir and enjoy. Variations and Substitutions While the classic recipe is always a fan favorite, you don't have to settle for a "plain" lime mojito. Here are some great additions that will dial up the flavor and impress your guests: Use a flavored rum to give your mojito that extra twist, without extra effort. Try passion fruit, mango, and other fruit-flavored rum varieties.Add fresh ginger, peeled and grated with a box grater. As little as 1/2 teaspoon adds enough spice but you could add more if you'd like.Add a splash of tropical fruit nectar to top off your mojitos. Mango nectar, guava nectar, and even peach works. Cooking and Serving Tips Before placing the mint in the glass, tap or slap the leaves to release the essential oils and maximize taste and smell.Be sure not to over-muddle the leaves; massage them gently with a muddler or spatula.If serving in a Collins glass, adding a tall cocktail straw makes a nice and useful touch. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! 1 Source Verywell Fit uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Tafrihi M, Imran M, Tufail T, et al. The wonderful activities of the genus mentha: not only antioxidant properties. Molecules. 2021;26(4):1118. doi:10.3390/molecules26041118 By Team Verywell Fit At Verywell Fit, we are dedicated to empowering you with the best answers to your most pressing questions, from healthy eating to exercise and everything in between. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit