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A Mojito

Find out how to make a Mojito. the perfect drink to refresh yourself while enjoying the heat!
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Prep Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: cocktails
Keyword: Classic Cocktail, Mojito, Rum
Servings: 1 drink

Equipment

  • 1 Collins Glass - Or any tall sturdy glass you can muddle in.
  • 1 Muddler
  • 1 Bar Spoon
  • Crushed Ice

Ingredients

  • 50 ml White Rum
  • 12.5 ml Sugar Syrup
  • 1 Lime - cut into wedges
  • 6 Mint Leaves
  • 1 Mint Sprig
  • Soda Water

Instructions

  • To start cut 1 Lime into wedges and add 4 or 5 pieces to your glass depending on their size/juiciness.
  • Next add 12.5 ml Sugar Syrup to your glass.
  • Gently muddle the lime and sugar syrup together. Be careful not to break the glass!
  • Next pour over 50 ml White Rum.
  • Then take 6 Mint Leaves and clap them in your hands to release the oils. Add these to the glass.
  • Fill your glass with crushed ice until it is 2/3 full.
  • Using a bar spoon, churn the ingredients and ice together. Take care not to bruise the mint leaves.
  • Add a splash of Soda Water and top up with more crushed ice.
  • Place 1 Mint Sprig and whatever lime wedges you have left over into the top of the crushed ice to garnish. Then add in a long straw.
  • Congratulations! You are now ready to soak up the sun and keep cool with a super refreshing mojito.