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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Mint
In a sturdy glass, place the fresh mint leaves and gently muddle them with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their essential oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice and simple syrup into the glass with the muddled mint leaves. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Pour in the Rum
Add the white rum to the mixture and stir gently to blend all the flavors together.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to your preference, then stir again to chill the mixture.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw.
