Mojito Recipe
Make Mojito Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the mint and sugar
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves, releasing their essential oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add lime juice
Pour the fresh lime juice over the muddled mint and sugar mixture. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Mix in the rum
Add the white rum to the glass, and stir the mixture again to ensure that the rum is well incorporated.
- 4
Add ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, packing them tightly to keep the drink cold.
- 5
Garnishing
- 6
Add garnish
Garnish the drink with lime wedges and a fresh mint sprig on top. This adds a pop of color and enhances the aroma.
