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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Ice
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and lime wedges. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves and lime together, releasing the mint oils and juice from the lime.
- 2
Add Rum and Lime Juice
Pour in the white rum and fresh lime juice over the muddled mint and lime mixture.
- 3
Sweeten the Mixture
Add the simple syrup to the glass, adjusting the amount to your taste preference.
- 4
Mix
Using a spoon or straw, gently stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients.
- 5
Add Ice
Fill the glass with crushed ice to the top, allowing the ice to mix with the cocktail.
- 6
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with additional mint leaves and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately with a straw.