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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Mojito Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently crush the mint leaves to release their essential oils, mixing them with the sugar. Do this for about 10-15 seconds.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Cut the lime in half. Squeeze the juice of half the lime into the glass with the muddled mint and sugar. If desired, you can also add a few lime wedges to the glass for extra flavor.
- 3
Pour in the Rum
Measure 2 oz of white rum and pour it into the glass over the muddled mixture.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, almost to the top.
- 5
Top with Soda Water
Pour 4 oz of soda water over the ice and rum mixture, filling the glass to the brim.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Gently stir the mixture with a spoon to combine the ingredients. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately.