Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, and lime.
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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 the mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to tear them apart too aggressively.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint in the glass. This will enhance the mint flavor and add sweetness to the cocktail.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the glass. This is the base spirit of your mojito and will provide the alcoholic content of your drink.
- 4
Mix Ingredients
Using a spoon or cocktail stirrer, gently mix the ingredients together to combine the flavors without losing the mint's freshness.
- 5
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to chill the mixture. You can use crushed ice for a slushier texture, but whole ice cubes work well too.
- 6
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw or cocktail stirrer.