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Mojito

Mojito
Prepare
less than 30 mins
Cook
no cooking required
Serve
Serves 1

Irresistibly fresh and punchy, this authentic mojito cocktail recipe is a one-way salsa dance to the Caribbean.

By Andy Pearson

From Something for the Weekend

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Ingredients

  • 1½ limes, cut into wedges
  • 20 fresh mint leaves
  • 2½ tsp granulated sugar
  • handful ice
  • 65ml/2½fl oz white rum
  • splash soda water, to taste
  • fresh mint sprig, to garnish

Method

  1. Place the limes, mint and sugar into a sturdy highball glass and 'muddle' or mash with the end of a clean rolling pin, to bruise the mint and release the lime juice.

  2. Add the ice and pour over the rum.

  3. Add soda water to taste and stir well. Garnish with a mint sprig and serve.