Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with fresh mint, lime, and rum.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press and twist the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from one half into the glass with the muddled mint. You can also add a few wedges of lime for extra flavor.
- 3
Mix in Rum and Simple Syrup
Pour the white rum and simple syrup into the glass. Use a spoon to stir the mixture gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to your desired level.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your mojito with a sprig of fresh mint on top. Optionally, you can also add a lime wedge for extra decoration. Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your refreshing cocktail!
