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Elegant Mojito
Transport yourself to a balmy tropical setting with this classic Cuban cocktail, the Mojito. Its refreshing blend of white rum, lime, sugar, mint, and soda water offers a light and invigorating sipper, perfect for warm weather or any time you crave a touch of the exotic.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
- Soda water, to top
- Ice cubes
- Mint sprig, for garnish
Steps
01
In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves with lime juice and simple syrup to release their aromatic oils.
02
Add the white rum to the shaker and fill it with ice.
03
Shake vigorously to chill and combine the ingredients.
04
Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks or old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
05
Top off with soda water, giving it a gentle stir to mix.
06
Garnish with a mint sprig to complete this elegant and accessible take on the Mojito.