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Florida Mojito Recipe

Inspired by Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House
Time7m
Serves1

Flor de Caña 4yr Rum, fresh lime juice, fresh mint, club soda, & a touch of sweetness.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

1

Prepare glass and mint

Place 8–10 fresh mint leaves into a sturdy highball or Collins glass. Pour the 0.5 oz simple syrup over the mint leaves.

2

Muddle

Gently muddle the mint and syrup with a muddler or the back of a spoon just enough to bruise the leaves and release oils — do not shred the mint (about 6–8 light presses).

3

Add lime juice

Add 0.75 oz fresh lime juice to the glass. Give the mixture a quick stir (4–5 rotations) to combine syrup, lime, and mint oils.

4

Add rum and ice

Pour 2 oz Flor de Caña 4yr rum into the glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice to the top (about 1 cup).

5

Stir and top with soda

Briefly stir the drink 6–8 times with a bar spoon to chill and integrate ingredients. Top with approximately 2 oz club soda (adjust to taste) to give effervescence.

6

Garnish and serve

Gently slap a mint sprig between your palms to release aroma and use it as garnish along with a lime wedge or wheel on the rim. Insert a straw if desired and serve immediately.