Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and the lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Simple Syrup
Pour the simple syrup into the glass with the muddled mint and lime. Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour the white rum into the glass, mixing it with the muddled mint, lime, and simple syrup.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to chill the mixture.
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint for an added touch of freshness.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer to mix the drink before sipping.