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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Mojito Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar.
- 2
Muddle the Mint
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the mint leaves and sugar to release the mint's essential oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much, as this can make the drink bitter.
- 3
Add Lime Juice
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from both halves into the glass, discarding the halves afterward.
- 4
Mix the Ingredients
Stir the mixture gently to dissolve the sugar into the lime juice.
- 5
Add Rum
Pour the white rum into the glass and stir gently to combine with the other ingredients.
- 6
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, packing them in if necessary.
- 7
- 8
Garnish
Garnish your mojito with a sprig of mint for a refreshing touch.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw or a stirrer, and enjoy your refreshing mojito!