Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to tear them too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour in the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint leaves. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the glass and stir gently to mix all the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to chill the mixture.
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint for an extra touch of freshness.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw or a stirring stick.