Mojito Recipe
Refreshing rum cocktail with mint and lime.
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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Mojito Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, 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 Sugar and Lime Juice
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from one half into the glass over the mint. Add the granulated sugar to the mixture. Muddle the mint, lime juice, and sugar together until the sugar starts to dissolve.
- 3
Add the Rum
Pour in the white rum over the muddled mint and lime mixture. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with lime wedges and mint sprigs. Serve immediately with a straw or a stirring stick.