Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the mint leaves to release their oils. Do not shred the leaves; just press enough to release the flavor.
- 2
Add Rum and Simple Syrup
Pour in the white rum and simple syrup into the muddled mint and lime mixture. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top, allowing the ice to chill the mixture.
- 4
Garnishing
- 5
Garnish the Cocktail
Garnish the mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint on top. This adds a vibrant look and enhances the aroma of the cocktail.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw or a stirrer to mix the ingredients further before drinking.