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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sweetener
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and the lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to tear them too much.
- 2
Add Sweetener
Add the simple syrup (or sugar) to the muddled mint and lime. Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum and stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
Assembly
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- 5
Top with Soda Water
Pour soda water over the ice until the glass is full. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to disturb the mint leaves too much.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint for an added touch of freshness.
