Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Lime Juice
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves against the bottom of the glass to release their essential oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Simple Syrup
Pour in the simple syrup over the muddled mint and lime juice. This will add sweetness and balance the acidity of the lime.
- 3
Stir in the Rum
Add the white rum to the glass and gently stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top. This will keep the cocktail chilled.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the cocktail with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw or a stirrer for mixing.