Name: Mojito Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 10 large mint leaves, plus extra for garnish -; 1 tablespoon sugar -; 2 1/2 ounces white rum -; 1 tablespoon lime juice (from half a lime) -; Soda water -; A few sprigs fresh mint, to garnish -; Thinly sliced wheels of lime, to garnish -

Recipe information

Cooking:

5 min.

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Ingredients for - Mojito Cocktail

1. 10 large mint leaves, plus extra for garnish -

2. 1 tablespoon sugar -

3. 2 1/2 ounces white rum -

4. 1 tablespoon lime juice (from half a lime) -

5. Soda water -

6. A few sprigs fresh mint, to garnish -

7. Thinly sliced wheels of lime, to garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Mojito Cocktail

1. Stage

Grind the mint, sugar, and some rum together: Place the mint, sugar, and 1/2 ounce of the rum into the bottom of a mortar and pestle, and grind slowly until it turns into a paste.

2. Stage

Add the rest of the rum and allow it to steep: If your mortar is too small for the additional rum, transfer the paste to a small bowl and then add the rum. Let steep for 5 minutes.

3. Stage

Strain the mixture: Fill a glass with ice. Set a small mesh strainer over the glass and strain the mint mixture into the glass. Use a spoon to press out every last drop of rum from the paste. (Use a large bowl and strainer if that’s all you have then transfer to the glass. Whatever works for you.)

4. Stage

Finish the cocktail: Add the lime juice and top with soda water. Stir together and garnish with a lime wheel or a sprig of mint if you’re feeling extra fancy.