Mojito Recipe
A refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish and Flavor
Mixing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and the lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves to release their oils, mixing them with the lime juice.
- 2
Add Sweetness
Pour in the simple syrup and continue to muddle gently to combine the flavors.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the muddled mixture and stir well to combine.
Assembly
- 4
Fill with Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge and a few additional mint leaves for presentation. Optionally, stir gently to mix before serving.