Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
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 to release their oils without tearing them. Muddle for about 10-15 seconds.
- 2
Add Rum and Syrup
Pour the white rum and simple syrup into the glass with the muddled mint and lime. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes until it is almost full.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Optionally, stir gently to mix before serving.