Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, and lime
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Additional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
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 to release their oils. Do not shred the leaves; just press enough to release the fragrance.
- 2
Add Rum and Simple Syrup
Pour in the white rum and simple syrup into the glass with the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, ensuring it is packed but not overflowing.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a lime wedge and additional mint leaves on top. Serve immediately with a straw or a cocktail stirrer.