Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by selecting a sturdy glass, preferably a highball glass, to serve your mojito.
- 2
Muddle Mint and Lime
Add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice to the glass. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves and lime, releasing the mint's oils and the lime's juice. Be careful not to shred the mint leaves too much.
- 3
Add Simple Syrup
Pour in the simple syrup to the muddled mint and lime mixture, and stir gently to combine.
- 4
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the mixture and stir lightly to incorporate.
- 5
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 6
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing cocktail!