Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves, releasing their oils and mixing them with the sugar.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Pour the freshly squeezed lime juice over the muddled mint and sugar mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum and stir the mixture well to dissolve the sugar completely.
- 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 almost full. Give it a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve with a straw and enjoy your refreshing cocktail!