Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with mint, lime, and rum.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently crush the mint leaves to release their oils and combine them with the sugar.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Pour in the fresh lime juice over the muddled mint and sugar mixture. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar completely.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the mixture and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
- 5
Top with Club Soda
Pour the club soda over the ice to fill the glass. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients without disturbing the mint leaves too much.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the mojito with a couple of lime wedges and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw if desired.