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Real Mojito

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

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

Equipment

  • 1 tall highball glass
  • 1 long spoon

Method
 

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

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