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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to tear them into pieces.
- 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 flavors.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the mixture and stir gently to blend all the ingredients together.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the cocktail with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.