Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with mint, lime, and rum
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 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 leaves to release their essential oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from one half into the glass with the muddled mint. You can add the other half as wedges for garnish later.
- 3
Add Simple Syrup
Pour in the simple syrup over the muddled mint and lime juice. This will add sweetness to balance the tartness of the lime.
- 4
Add Rum
Measure and pour in the white rum into the glass. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients together.
- 5
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top, allowing them to chill the drink.
- 6
- 7
Garnish and Serve
If you reserved lime wedges, add them to the drink as a garnish. You can also add a sprig of mint for an extra touch. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.