Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Mojito Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from one half into the glass. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves and sugar, releasing the mint oils and dissolving the sugar.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the white rum to the mixture, and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, packing them in gently.
- 5
Top with Soda Water
Pour the soda water over the ice until the glass is full. Stir gently to combine.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint on top. Serve immediately with a straw.