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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and the lime cut into wedges. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint and lime to release their juices and essential oils. Be careful not to shred the mint excessively.
- 2
Add Sugar
Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the muddled mint and lime. Continue to muddle gently to combine the sugar with the mint and lime juices until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum over the muddled mixture, stirring gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Garnish your mojito with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for an extra touch.