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A glass of mojito with a lime slice on the rim and a straw stuck in it and a half lime on the side.

Mojitos

The Mojito is a traditional Cuban cocktail that is sweet, tart, and has the flavor of fresh mint in it.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 mojito
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Bicardi light rum
  • 5 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon simple syrup
  • 4 oz. seltzer water
  • Lime wedge and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Pour the rum into a cocktail shaker. Tear the mint leaves to pieces and place them in the shaker as well. Add in the lime juice. Use the back of a spoon and muddle the contents of the shaker for 1 minute.
  • Add in the simple syrup and ice. Cover the shaker and shake for 30 seconds. Pour in a tall glass over ice. Top the mixture with seltzer water and stir with a swizzle stick. Garnish with lime wedge and mint leaves.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original Recipe