Traditional Mojito

Built · Collins glass · Mint sprig to garnish

Ingredients

• 60ml2ozLight RumReal McCoy 3 Year recommended
• —Fresh Limehalf a lime, cut into 4 pieces
• —Demerara Sugar1 tbsp, raw
• —Mint10-12 leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
• —Soda Watertop up to taste

Method

1. 1

   Muddle the lime wedges and demerara sugar together in the bottom of your glass to release the lime juice and oils and dissolve some of the sugar.

2. 2

   Add the mint leaves and press them gently, just enough to release the oils. Bruise them too hard and it turns bitter and grassy.

3. 3

   Add the rum and fill the glass with crushed ice.

4. 4

   Top with soda water and give it a good swizzle or stir from top to bottom to combine everything.

5. 5

   Garnish with a mint sprig.

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