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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and the juice from half of the lime. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Sugar
Add the granulated sugar to the muddled mint and lime mixture. Stir well until the sugar begins to dissolve.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum and mix well with the mint, lime, and sugar mixture.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
Top with Soda Water
Pour soda water over the ice until the glass is full. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a wedge of the remaining lime half. Serve immediately with a straw if desired.