Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the leaves. This releases the mint oils and enhances the flavor.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour in the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Incorporate the Rum
Add the white rum to the mint, lime, and syrup mixture. Stir to blend all the flavors together.
- 4
Add Club Soda
Top the mixture with club soda and stir gently to combine, making sure to preserve the carbonation.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the drink with lime wedges and mint sprigs for an extra refreshing touch.
