Mojito Recipe
Classic cocktail with mint, lime, and rum.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and fresh lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves against the bottom of the glass to release their oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Sweetness
Pour in the simple syrup to the muddled mint and lime juice mixture. This will add sweetness and enhance the flavor of the mint.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour the white rum into the glass and stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the rim.
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Garnish your mojito with lime wedges and a sprig of mint. Optionally, you can give the mint sprig a gentle clap between your hands to release more of its aroma before placing it in the drink.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw or stirring stick, and enjoy your refreshing mojito!