Mojito Recipe
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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Mojito Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves against the bottom of the glass to release their oils. Do not shred the leaves; just bruise them lightly.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice (1 oz) over the muddled mint and sugar mixture. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum (2 oz) to the mixture and stir again to mix all the flavors.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes (1 cup) to the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your mojito with lime wedges and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw.