Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with mint and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the mint leaves to release their essential oils and flavor, mixing with the sugar. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Pour the fresh lime juice into the glass or shaker over the muddled mint and sugar mixture. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 3
Incorporate the Rum
Add the white rum to the mixture and stir again to combine all the flavors thoroughly.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass or shaker with ice cubes to the top. If using a shaker, shake gently to chill the mixture without diluting it too much.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the cocktail with lime wedges and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer for easy sipping.