Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Mixer
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and simple syrup. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Rum
Pour in the fresh lime juice and white rum over the muddled mint mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, leaving some space at the top for the soda water.
- 4
Top with Soda Water
Pour the soda water over the ice until the glass is nearly full. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the mojito with a lime wedge and a few extra mint leaves on top for a refreshing presentation.
