Mojito
Ingredients
- 3 mint leaves
- 2 oz white rum
- 3/4 oz lime juice fresh
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- club soda to top
- mint sprig garnish
- lime wheel, garnish
Instructions
- Lightly muddle the mint in a shaker. Add the rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice and give it a brief shake. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Top with the club soda. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.
Notes
To many people, the Mojito represents the perfect rum cocktail. The origins of this classic drink can be traced back to Cuba and the 16th-century Cuban cocktail El Draque, named for Sir Francis Drake.
While the Mojito is slightly more labor-intensive than other cocktails because it involves muddling the mint, the end result is a delicious, refreshing cocktail that can be enjoyed any time of the year.
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