Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with mint, lime, and rum.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Ingredients
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Squeeze the juice of half the lime into the glass and add the lime half. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently muddle the mint and sugar together, releasing the mint oils.
- 2
Add Rum and Ice
Pour in the white rum over the muddled mixture. Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 3
- 4
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the drink with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!