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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 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 and twist the mint leaves against the bottom of the glass to release their essential oils and aroma. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Squeeze the Lime
Cut the lime into wedges and squeeze the juice into the glass with the muddled mint and sugar. You can also drop a couple of the lime wedges into the glass for extra flavor.
- 3
Add the Rum
Pour the white rum into the glass with the muddled mixture. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes until it reaches the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your mojito with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Stir gently before drinking to mix all the flavors together.