The Original Mojito

Know more about the Mojito

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A classic cocktail that originated in Cuba, the mojito is a favorite summertime beverage worldwide. The mint and lime give it a cool, refreshing flavor, and the soda lightens it up with a fizzy crispness. There are many ways that you can switch up the flavor of the basic recipe, which makes it a fun cocktail to share with friends.

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Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
• 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
• 2 to 3 ounces club soda, divided; to taste
• 1 lime, cut in half
• 2 ounces light rum
• 1 mint sprig, garnish

Steps to make it

• In a highball glass, add sugar, mint leaves, and a splash of club soda;
• Muddle until the sugar is dissolved and the flavor of the mint is released;
• Squeeze the juice from the 2 halves of lime into the glass;
• Add the rum and stir well;
• Fill the glass with ice cubes;
• Top with club soda and garnish with a mint sprig;
• Serve and enjoy.

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