Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and the juice of half the lime. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves, releasing their oils. Be careful not to tear them too much.
- 2
Add Rum and Simple Syrup
Pour in the white rum and simple syrup. Stir the mixture gently to combine the flavors.
- 3
Fill with Ice
Add ice cubes to the glass, filling it almost to the top.
- 4
Top with Soda Water
Pour the soda water over the ice and mixture until the glass is full. Stir gently to combine.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.