Mojitos: Original | Prickly Pear Recipe
Silver rum, muddled mint, soda, & citrus
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Ingredients
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Mojito: Original
Mojito: Prickly Pear
Method
Mojito: Original
- 1
Muddle Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their essential oils and flavor, being 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. Give it a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Rum and Ice
Add the silver rum to the mixture and fill the glass with ice cubes, packing them tightly.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw.
Mojito: Prickly Pear
- 6
Muddle Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their essential oils and flavor, being careful not to tear them too much.
- 7
Add Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and Prickly Pear Puree
Pour in the fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and prickly pear puree over the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 8
Add Rum and Ice
Add the silver rum to the mixture and fill the glass with ice cubes, packing them tightly.
- 9
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw.