Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Fill a tall glass or highball glass with ice cubes to chill it.
- 2
Muddle the Mint
In a separate mixing glass, add the fresh mint leaves and simple syrup. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves to release their oils, being careful not to shred them too much.
- 3
Add Lime Juice and Rum
Pour in the fresh lime juice and white rum into the mixing glass with the muddled mint and simple syrup. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw or a stirring stick.