Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with mint, lime, and rum.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Cocktail
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press and twist the mint leaves to release their oils. Avoid shredding the leaves.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Pour the fresh lime juice over the muddled mint and sugar mixture. Stir gently to combine and dissolve the sugar.
- 3
Mix in the Rum
Add the white rum to the glass and stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, preferably crushed or cubed, to chill the mixture.
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with lime wedges and mint sprigs for a refreshing presentation.