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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves against the bottom of the glass to release their oils and flavor. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Pour the fresh lime juice into the glass with the muddled mint and sugar. Stir well to combine and dissolve the sugar completely.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum and stir gently to mix with the mint and lime mixture.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, packing them tightly to chill the drink.
- 5
Top with Soda Water
Slowly pour soda water over the ice, filling the glass to the top. Use a spoon to gently stir the drink, mixing the soda with the other ingredients.
- 6