Cuban · drink
Mojito
Mojito reads sourness 6.3, citrus 6.1 and herbaceous 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Cuban drink, about 3 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sourness 6.3 · Citrus 6.1 · Herbaceous 4.7 · Sweetness 4.4 · Floral 1.3 · Fruity 1.2 · Richness 1.2 · Bitterness 0.8 · Smoke 0.8
What's in it (7)
- 2 oz white Cuban rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz soda water
- 1 cup ice
- 1 lime wedge and 1 mint sprig for garnish
Time & effort: about 3 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 47.9 kcal, 0.1 g protein, 0 g fat, 3.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Place mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice in a tall glass and gently muddle the mint to release its oils.
- Fill with ice, pour over the rum, and top with a generous splash of soda water.
- Stir gently to combine, then garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Mint Lemonade (Limonada bi Naanaa) — Lebanese
- Hibiscus Tea (Karkade) — Egyptian
- Agua de Jamaica — Mexican
- Mizeria — Polish
- Bissap (Hibiscus and Mint Infusion) — Senegalese
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.