Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and the simple syrup. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Do not shred them.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Rum
Pour in the fresh lime juice and white rum over the muddled mint mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw.