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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass, 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 glass, releasing their essential oils and mixing with the sugar. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Pour in the fresh lime juice over the muddled mint and sugar mixture. Stir gently to combine and dissolve the sugar into the lime juice.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour the white rum into the glass and stir again to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top. This will chill the cocktail and keep it refreshing.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the cocktail with a lime wedge on the rim and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your refreshing mojito!