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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Mojito Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the leaves to release their essential oils. Avoid tearing them too much to prevent bitterness.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from both halves into the glass. Make sure to catch any seeds that may fall in.
- 3
Add Simple Syrup
Pour the simple syrup into the glass with the muddled mint and lime juice. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 4
Add Rum
Pour the white rum over the muddled mixture in the glass.
- 5
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, allowing the ice to mix with the ingredients.
- 6
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your refreshing Mojito!
