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Mojito

Ioana Ciuraru
Highly refreshing minty drink, well worth the extra step to get it right. This is my version and it's very minty.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Long Drinks
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lime wedges
  • 2-3 lime wheels for garnish
  • 1 sprig of mint for garnish
  • 7-8 mint leaves for muddling
  • 1 oz mojito syrup or simple syrup
  • 3 oz white rum
  • 3 oz club soda

Instructions
 

  • In a shaker add the mint leaves and lime wedges. Muddle to extract mint oil, lime oil, lime juice.
  • Add rum, syrup, and ice, shake.
  • Strain into a highball glass, half-filled with ice.
  • Top with club soda, add fresh mint and lime wheels for garnish.

Notes

  • Mojito syrup is not traditional and can be easily swapped for simple syrup and extra mint leaves.
  • If you want old-school mojito, use 2 tbsp granulated sugar while muddling.