Mojito Recipe
A refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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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. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to tear them too much; you just want to release the flavor.
- 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 White Rum
Add the white rum to the mixture in the glass. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients together.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top, making it nice and cold.
- 5
- 6
Garnish the Cocktail
Garnish your mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint for a beautiful presentation.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw or a stirring stick to enjoy the layers of flavor.