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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Squeeze the juice of the lime into the glass, then drop the lime half into the glass as well. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the mint leaves and lime, releasing their flavors and aromas.
- 2
Add Rum
Pour the white rum over the muddled mint and lime mixture in the glass.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
Using a spoon, stir the mixture gently to dissolve the sugar and combine the flavors.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your mojito with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lime, if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.
