Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Mojito Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and lime cut into wedges. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently muddle them together, releasing the mint oils and lime juice.
- 2
Add Rum and Simple Syrup
Pour in the white rum and simple syrup over the muddled mint and lime. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, leaving some space at the top.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel. Serve immediately with a straw.
