Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnishes
Mixer
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and simple syrup. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Do not shred the leaves; just bruise them slightly.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Rum
Pour the fresh lime juice and white rum into the glass with the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
- 4
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge and a few more mint leaves on top. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.
