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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the mint leaves to release their oils and combine with the sugar. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Pour the freshly squeezed lime juice into the glass with the muddled mint and sugar. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Pour in the Rum
Add the white rum to the mixture in the glass. Stir again to ensure that all the ingredients are well combined.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to your desired level, allowing the mixture to chill. If you want to make a larger batch, you can use a cocktail shaker.
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