Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
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Ingredients
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Mojito Ingredients
Method
Mojito Preparation
- 1
Muddle Mint and Lime
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and sugar. Squeeze the juice from the lime into the glass and drop the lime half in as well. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice.
- 2
Add Rum
Pour the white rum into the glass over the muddled mint and lime mixture.
- 3
Mix and Top with Soda
Fill the glass with ice cubes and then top off with soda water. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.