Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with mint and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Muddle the Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and the juice of half the lime. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves to release their oils, being careful not to tear them too much.
- 2
Add Rum and Syrup
Pour in the white rum and simple syrup. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, nearly to the top.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with the lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw.