Mojito Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Rum, mint, lime, sugar, and soda water

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add 10 fresh mint leaves and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
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
Add Lime Juice
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from both halves into the glass. You can also chop the lime into wedges and add them directly into the glass for more flavor.
4
Mix in the Rum
Pour 2 ounces of white rum into the glass with the muddled mint, sugar, and lime juice.
5
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to chill the mixture.
6
Top with Soda Water
Pour 4 ounces of soda water over the ice and other ingredients, filling the glass.
7
Garnish and Serve
Stir the mojito gently to combine all the ingredients. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge if desired. Serve immediately.