Mojito Recipe

Mojito Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Glass

   Take a highball glass and add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar to the bottom.

2. 2

   Muddle the Ingredients

   Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves and sugar together to release the mint oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.

3. 3

   Add Lime Juice

   Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from one half into the glass over the muddled mint and sugar. Cut the other half into wedges and add them to the glass.

4. 4

   Pour the Rum

   Add the white rum to the glass, pouring it over the muddled mixture.

5. 5

   Add Ice

   Fill the glass with ice cubes to your desired level.

6. 6

   Top with Club Soda

   Pour club soda over the ice, filling the glass to the top.

7. 7

   Garnish and Serve

   Gently stir the cocktail to mix the ingredients. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and serve with a straw.