Mojito Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Muddle Ingredients

   In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves against the sugar to release their natural oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.

2. 2

   Add Lime Juice

   Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from both halves into the glass, discarding the lime halves afterward. Stir the mixture gently to combine the mint, sugar, and lime juice.

3. 3

   Add Rum

   Pour the white rum into the glass and stir again to ensure all the ingredients are well mixed.

4. 4

   Add Ice

   Fill the glass with ice cubes, packing them tightly to keep the drink cold.

5. 5

   Top with Club Soda

   Pour the club soda over the ice until the glass is full. Stir gently to mix the club soda with the other ingredients without losing too much carbonation.

6. 6

   Garnish and Serve

   Garnish the drink with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately with a straw or a stirring stick.