Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, lime, and soda
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish
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 press and twist the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour in the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the mixture and stir well to combine all the flavors.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass or shaker with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
Mix with Club Soda
Top the mixture with club soda, pouring it gently to maintain the fizz. Stir gently to combine without losing carbonation.
Garnishing
- 6
Garnish the Cocktail
Garnish your Mojito with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for an added touch.