Mojito Recipe

Preparation Instructions

1. 1

   Muddle the Mint and Sugar

   In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the mint leaves to release their essential oils and mix them with the sugar. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.

2. 2

   Add Lime Juice

   Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from both halves into the glass over the muddled mint and sugar. You can also drop one half of the lime into the glass for additional flavor.

3. 3

   Mix the Ingredients

   Stir the mixture gently to combine the muddled mint, sugar, and lime juice until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

4. 4

   Add Rum

   Pour in the white rum and stir gently to mix it with the other ingredients.

5. 5

   Add Ice

   Fill the glass with ice cubes to your desired level.

6. 6

   Top with Club Soda

   Pour the club soda over the ice until the glass is nearly full. The soda will add a refreshing fizz to the cocktail.

7. 7

   Garnish and Serve

   Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately with a straw for sipping.