Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Mixers
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press and twist the mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Simple Syrup
Pour in the simple syrup and stir gently to combine the mint, lime juice, and syrup.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum and stir gently to mix all the ingredients.
- 4
Garnishing
- 5
Garnish the Cocktail
Garnish your mojito with a lime wedge on the rim and a sprig of fresh mint. Optionally, you can add a straw for sipping.