Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to tear them too much.
- 2
Add Simple Syrup
Pour the simple syrup into the glass with the muddled mint and lime mixture. Stir lightly to combine the flavors.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum and stir gently to mix all the ingredients together.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with lime wedges and a sprig of mint for a refreshing touch.