Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Lime Juice
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, place the fresh mint leaves and pour in the fresh lime juice. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Simple Syrup
Pour the simple syrup into the glass with the muddled mint and lime juice. Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Add the Rum
Add 2 ounces of white rum to the mixture and stir well to ensure it is combined with the muddled mint, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes until it is nearly full.
- 5
Top with Soda Water
Pour 4 ounces of soda water over the ice and cocktail mixture. Give it a gentle stir to mix everything together.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the cocktail with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint on top. Serve immediately with a straw or a stirring stick.
