Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Sweetness
Pour in the simple syrup over the muddled mint and lime mixture. This adds sweetness to balance the tartness of the lime.
- 3
Mix in the Rum
Add the white rum to the glass and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to chill the mixture and keep it refreshing.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint on top. Serve with a straw, and enjoy your refreshing mojito!
