Mojito Recipe
A refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda.
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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Mojito Preparation
- 1
Prepare the mint and lime
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Cut the lime into wedges and add them to the glass along with the granulated sugar.
- 2
Muddle the ingredients
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the mint leaves and lime wedges to release their juices and mix with the sugar. Be careful not to tear the mint leaves too much; just bruise them to release flavor.
- 3
Add the rum
Pour the white rum over the muddled mint and lime mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- 4
Add ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, packing them in if necessary to chill the drink.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and serve
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge, if desired. Serve with a straw and enjoy your refreshing Mojito!
