Mojito Recipe
A classic cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, sugar, and soda water.
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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 the juice of half the lime. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves and release their oils, combining them with the lime juice.
- 2
Add Sugar
Add the granulated sugar to the glass and muddle again until the sugar is dissolved, mixing well with the mint and lime.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 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, and give it a gentle stir to mix.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.