Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to tear them into small pieces.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint leaves. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the mixture. Stir again to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass or shaker with ice cubes until it is nearly full.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the cocktail with lime wedges and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw or a stirrer.