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Real Mojito

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 people
Calories 20 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 tall highball glass
  • 1 long spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 2.5 ounce white rum
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves plus some for garnish
  • Lots of crushed ice

Instructions
 

  • Separate the mint leaves from the stems. Keep the top of the stem for garnish.
  • Drop leaves in a tall highball glass
  • Add remaining ingredients, except the ice, and stir to combine
  • Fill glass half full with crushed ice
  • Stir with a long spoon to pull the mint leaves up through the ice
  • Once mint and drink mix has been incorporated through the crushed ice, fill remaining glass with more crushed ice.
  • Garnish with mint stem topper
  • Enjoy!

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Keyword fresh lime juice, white rum