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
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to tear them too much; just enough to release the flavor.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour in the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint leaves. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum and mix well with the mint, lime juice, and syrup.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your Mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw or a stirrer.