Mint Mojito with Rum and Lime for Cooling Summer Nights

The Fabled Alchemist A classic mint mojito with white rum, fresh lime, and muddled mint leaves. Get the recipe for the ultimate refreshing summer cocktail. 25 minutes

What You Need

Recipe 10-12 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) 2 teaspoons raw cane sugar or simple syrup 2 oz (60 ml) white rum Club soda, to top Crushed ice

Step 1 Place mint leaves and sugar in a tall glass. Use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to gently press the mint into the sugar. You want to bruise the leaves, not pulverize them. Three or four gentle presses is enough.

Step 2 Fill the glass two-thirds full with crushed ice. Pour the rum over the ice.

The Result A classic mint mojito with white rum, fresh lime, and muddled mint leaves. Get the recipe for the ultimate refreshing summer cocktail.

Mint Mojito with Rum and Lime for Cooling Summer Nights

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