Mojito Recipe
A refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their oils, mixing them with the lime juice. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Simple Syrup
Pour the simple syrup into the muddled mint and lime mixture, and stir gently to combine.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the glass, and stir gently to incorporate all the ingredients.
- 4
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Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wheel on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately.