Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish and Flavor
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their oils, being careful not to shred them.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour in the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint leaves. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- 3
Add White Rum
Add the white rum to the glass and mix gently to combine with the mint and lime mixture.
- 4
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge and additional mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.