Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the leaves. Muddle them just enough to release their essential oils, but do not shred them.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour in the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the mixture in the glass. Stir again to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
- 4
Prepare the Glass
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to the top. You can use crushed ice for a more refreshing texture.
- 5
Garnishing
- 6
Garnish the Cocktail
Add the lime wedges and a sprig of fresh mint on top for garnish. This will enhance the aroma and presentation of the mojito.