Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press and twist the mint leaves to release their oils, about 10 seconds.
- 2
Add the Simple Syrup
Pour in the simple syrup to the muddled mint and lime mixture. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- 3
Add the Rum
Measure out 2 oz of white rum and add it to the glass, mixing it well with the mint and lime mixture.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes until it is almost full.
- 5
Top with Soda Water
Pour in 4 oz of soda water to top off the drink. Give it a gentle stir to combine everything.
- 6