Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with mint, lime, sugar, and rum.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the mint leaves with the sugar, releasing the essential oils and aromas. Do this for about 10-15 seconds.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Cut the lime into wedges. Squeeze the juice of the lime wedges into the glass with the muddled mint and sugar. You can also toss the lime wedges into the glass for added flavor. Muddle gently again to combine.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour the white rum over the muddled mixture in the glass. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
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