Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish and Flavor
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their essential oils without tearing them apart.
- 2
Add Lime and Simple Syrup
Pour in the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint leaves. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum and stir again to mix all the ingredients well.
Assembly
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
Top with Soda Water
Slowly pour the soda water over the ice to fill the glass, allowing the bubbles to mix gently with the cocktail base.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint for a refreshing presentation.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw or a stirring stick, and enjoy your refreshing mojito!