Mojito
The Mojito is a classic Cuban highball cocktail, traditionally made with white rum, fresh lime juice, sugar, soda water, and muddled mint leaves. It is renowned for its refreshing, sweet-tart flavor profile and is a staple in Cuban mixology.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, it is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from added sugar and contains no significant protein or fat. A standard serving typically contains between 150-200 calories, almost entirely from the rum and sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the Mojito is deeply tied to Havana's bar scene and has a legendary association with Ernest Hemingway. Nutritionally, the fresh mint provides a small amount of antioxidants, but the drink is fundamentally an indulgent beverage rather than a nutrient source.
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