Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves and release their oils. Be careful not to tear them too much.
- 2
Add Sugar
Pour in the simple syrup over the muddled mint and lime mixture. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Rum
Next, add the white rum to the glass and stir to mix all the ingredients well.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top, allowing the coldness to enhance the flavors.
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint for an appealing presentation.
- 7
Serve
Stir gently with a straw or a spoon and serve immediately while it’s cold and refreshing.