Mojito Recipe

Time15m

Serves1

Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda.

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Ingredients

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1
Muddle the Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, place the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves, releasing their essential oils. This should take about 30 seconds.
2
Add Lime Juice
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from both halves into the glass over the muddled mint and sugar. If you prefer, you can also cut the lime into wedges and muddle them along with the mint to enhance the flavor.
3
Mix in the Rum
Pour the white rum into the glass with the muddled mint, sugar, and lime juice. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients together.
4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top, creating a chilled base for your mojito.
5
Top with Soda Water
Pour soda water over the ice until the glass is full. This will add effervescence to the cocktail.
6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with additional mint sprigs and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.