Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves, releasing their oils, and mix them with the lime juice. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Rum and Simple Syrup
Pour in the white rum and simple syrup into the muddled mint and lime mixture. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the glass or shaker with ice cubes, allowing the mixture to chill.
- 4
Top with Soda Water
Pour the soda water over the ice and the rum mixture. Stir gently to combine without losing the carbonation.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint on top for an appealing presentation.
