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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves against the bottom of the glass to release their essential oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour 1 oz of fresh lime juice and 1 oz of simple syrup over the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- 3
Pour in the Rum
Add 2 oz of white rum to the mixture. Stir the ingredients together to blend them well.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup), leaving some space at the top for the soda.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your mojito with lime wedges and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw.