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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Sugar
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves to release their essential oils, mixing it with the sugar. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Cut the lime into wedges. Squeeze the juice from the lime wedges into the glass, ensuring to drop the wedges in as well for added flavor. Stir the mixture well to dissolve the sugar.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum over the muddled mint, sugar, and lime mixture. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top, allowing the cocktail to chill and dilute slightly.
- 5
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