Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with mint and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Cut the lime into wedges and add them to the glass. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the mint leaves and lime wedges together, releasing the mint oils and lime juice. Be careful not to shred the mint leaves too much.
- 2
Add the Rum
Pour in the white rum over the muddled mint and lime mixture. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top, allowing the ice to chill the mixture.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lime if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.