Mojito

 
Serves: 1
Ready In: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: N/A
 

ingredients

  • 5 mint leaves
  • 1 oz (30 ml) white rum
  • 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz (15 ml) simple syrup
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) club soda or sparkling water
  • Lime slices, for garnish
  • Ice
 

instructions

  1. Lightly muddle the mint in the bottom of a cocktail shaker until aromatic. Add the rum, lime juice, simple syrup, a handful of ice and shake.
  2. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of club soda and garnish with lime slices and more mint.

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If you prefer a virgin mojito, swap out the rum with club soda. See the original recipe on Love and Lemons