Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with mint, lime, and rum.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and the lime, cut into wedges. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint and lime to release their juices and essential oils. Be careful not to shred the mint leaves too much.
- 2
Add Sugar
Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the muddled mint and lime. Continue to muddle for another 10-15 seconds to combine the flavors and dissolve the sugar.
- 3
Mix in Rum
Pour in the white rum and stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to your desired level.
- 5
Top with Club Soda
Slowly pour the club soda over the ice and rum mixture, allowing it to bubble up. Stir gently to combine.
- 6