Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with mint, lime, and rum.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the mint and sugar
In a sturdy glass, 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 to release their essential oils, mixing them with the sugar to create a fragrant paste.
- 2
Add lime juice
Pour the lime juice over the muddled mint and sugar mixture, and stir well to combine all the flavors.
- 3
Mix in the rum
Add the white rum to the mixture and stir gently to blend all ingredients together.
- 4
Add ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes until it is about three-quarters full.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and serve
Garnish the drink with lime wedges and an additional sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your refreshing mojito!