Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the mint and lime
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves against the bottom of the glass, releasing their oils and flavor. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add the simple syrup and rum
Pour the simple syrup and white rum into the glass with the muddled mint and lime. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Fill with ice
Add ice cubes to the glass, filling it to the top.
- 4
Top with soda water
Pour the soda water over the ice and mixture, filling the glass. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 5
Garnish and serve
Garnish your mojito with lime wedges and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately with a straw, and enjoy your refreshing cocktail!