Mojito Classico Recipe
Rum, mint, lime, simple syrup, club soda
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too finely.
- 2
Add Lime and Simple Syrup
Squeeze the lime juice into the glass with the muddled mint and add the simple syrup. Muddle the mixture gently again to combine the flavors.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour the white rum into the glass over the muddled mint, lime, and simple syrup mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge and a few additional mint leaves. Serve immediately with a straw or a stirring stick.