Classic Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Mixer
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the mint leaves, releasing their essential oils. Do this for about 10-15 seconds.
- 2
Add Lime and Syrup
Pour in the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
Mixing
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum to the mixture and stir lightly to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
Garnishing
- 6
Garnish the Drink
Add a lime wedge on the rim of the glass and garnish with additional fresh mint leaves for a refreshing aroma and presentation.