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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Ingredients
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves, sugar, and the juice of half a lime. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the mint leaves and mix with sugar, releasing the mint oils and lime juice.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Squeeze the juice of the remaining half lime into the mixture. This adds more citrus flavor to the cocktail.
- 3
Mix in Rum
Pour the white rum into the glass or shaker with the muddled mixture and stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, ensuring it is packed to the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Add a sprig of mint and a lime wedge for garnish. This enhances the visual appeal and adds a lovely aroma.