Lights of Havana

Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Havana with the "Lights of Havana" cocktail, a refreshing and citrusy blend of white rum, fresh lime juice, and muddled mint leaves. This vibrant drink is balanced beautifully with a touch of simple syrup and topped with fizzy club soda for a refreshing sparkle in every sip. Ready in just 5 minutes, it's the perfect cocktail to brighten up any gathering or unwind after a long day. Garnished with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint, this elegantly classic Cuban-inspired drink not only looks stunning but also delivers an irresistible burst of tropical flavor. Perfect for fans of mojitos and daiquiris, the "Lights of Havana" is a must-mix cocktail that brings a taste of the Caribbean to your glass.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

2 oz white rum
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.75 oz simple syrup
8 leaves fresh mint leaves
2 oz club soda
1 cup ice cubes
1 slice lime wheel
1 sprig fresh mint sprig

Directions

Step 1

In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, gently muddle the fresh mint leaves with the simple syrup to release the mint's flavor.

Step 2

Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, and ice cubes to the shaker.

Step 3

Shake the mixture well for about 10-15 seconds to chill and mix all the ingredients.

Step 4

Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.

Step 5

Top the drink with club soda and give it a gentle stir to combine.

Step 6

Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint for an elegant finishing touch.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Lights of Havana cocktail!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(424.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	177.6

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 19.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 10.7g
Protein 0.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 24.7mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 76.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.5%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 95.7%