Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and the simple syrup. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Rum
Pour in the fresh lime juice and the white rum over the muddled mint mixture. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Prepare the Glass
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, leaving some space at the top for the club soda.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw for stirring.
