Mojito Recipe

Cocktail Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Mint

   In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and sugar.

2. 2

   Muddle the Ingredients

   Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the mint leaves and sugar together to release the mint oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too finely.

3. 3

   Add Lime Juice

   Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from both halves into the glass. You can also drop one half of the lime into the glass for extra flavor.

4. 4

   Mix in the Rum

   Pour the white rum into the glass and stir gently to combine with the muddled mint, sugar, and lime juice.

5. 5

   Add Ice

   Fill the glass with ice cubes to chill the mixture.

6. 6

   Top with Club Soda

   Pour the club soda over the ice until the glass is nearly full. Stir gently to mix.

7. 7

   Garnish and Serve

   Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately with a straw.