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Ingredients
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Drink Components
Garnish
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 the leaves. This releases 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 flavors.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour 2 oz of white rum into the glass and stir to combine with the mint and lime mixture.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, leaving some space at the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw or a stirrer.