Mojito Recipe
Fresh mint, lime juice, rum, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Mojito Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their oils and mix with the sugar. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Pour in the lime juice over the muddled mint and sugar mixture. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the glass and stir well to mix all the flavors together.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
Top with Soda Water
Slowly pour the soda water over the ice, allowing it to mix with the other ingredients.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your mojito with lime wedges and an extra sprig of mint, if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.
