The Real Mojito
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
1
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Ingredients for - The Real Mojito

1. Fresh mint leaves - 10
2. Lime, cut into 3 wedges, divided - ½ medium
3. White sugar, or to taste - 2 tablespoons
4. Ice cubes, or as needed - 1 cup
5. White rum - 1 ½ fluid ounces
6. Club soda, or as needed - ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - The Real Mojito

1. Stage

Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler and crush to release mint oils and lime juice. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2. Stage

Add remaining lime wedges and 2 tablespoons sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3. Stage

Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4. Stage

Pour in rum and fill the glass with club soda. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5. Stage

Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios