Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with rum, mint, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Ice
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press them down, releasing the mint oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Pour in the fresh lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the glass and stir well to mix with the mint, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with crushed ice, packing it down slightly if desired.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.
