Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour the fresh lime juice and simple syrup into the glass with the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour the white rum into the glass and stir again to mix all ingredients well.
- 4
Garnishing
- 5
Add Garnishes
Garnish the cocktail with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately with a straw if desired.