Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Rum and Syrup
Pour in the white rum and simple syrup into the muddled mint and lime mixture. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the glass or shaker with ice cubes, about 1 cup, to chill the mixture.
- 4
Mix with Club Soda
Top off the mixture with club soda (4 oz) and gently stir to combine. This will give your mojito its refreshing fizz.
Garnishing
- 5
Garnish the Drink
Garnish your mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. This adds a nice visual appeal and enhances the aroma.