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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Mojito Directions
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a tall glass and add the fresh mint leaves.
- 2
Muddle the Mint
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 3
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour in the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint.
- 4
Add White Rum
Add the white rum to the glass, mixing it gently with the muddled mint and lime mixture.
- 5
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 6
- 7
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer and enjoy your refreshing mojito!
