Mojito Recipe
Refreshing mojito with mint and lime.
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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the mint leaves with the sugar to release the mint oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Cut the lime into wedges. Squeeze the juice from half of the lime into the glass with the mint and sugar mixture. Add the lime wedges into the glass, and muddle them gently to combine the flavors.
- 3
Pour in the Rum
Add the white rum to the glass. Stir the mixture gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to your preference.
- 5
Top with Soda Water
Pour soda water over the ice and stir gently to mix everything together.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing mojito!