Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Muddled Ingredients
Garnish and Mix
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and lime wedges. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the mint and lime to release their juices and oils, being careful not to tear the mint leaves too much.
- 2
Add the Cocktail Base
Pour in the white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup over the muddled mint and lime mixture. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, packing them in well to keep the cocktail chilled.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint on top. Optionally, add a lime wheel for decoration. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.
