Mojito Recipe
Classic cocktail with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and the juice of half the lime (cut the lime in half). Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves and lime together to release the mint oils and lime juice. Be careful not to shred the mint leaves too much.
- 2
Add Sugar
Add the granulated sugar to the muddled mint and lime. Use the muddler to mix it in, ensuring the sugar dissolves well into the mixture.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum over the muddled mixture. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, leaving some space at the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the cocktail with a sprig of mint on top. Serve immediately with a straw or stirring stick for easy sipping.