Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the mint leaves to release their oils and flavor without tearing them apart.
- 2
Add Rum and Simple Syrup
Pour in the white rum and simple syrup into the glass with the muddled mint and lime juice. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top, ensuring the mixture is chilled.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the drink with lime wedges and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve with a straw or a stirrer for easy sipping.

