Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, place the fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves, releasing their essential oils. Do this carefully to avoid tearing the leaves 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 ingredients.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the glass and stir again to mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
- 4
Add Ice Cubes
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top. This will chill the cocktail and keep it refreshing.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint on top. Serve with a straw for easy sipping. Enjoy your refreshing mojito!
