Mojito

 

Method 1

Ingredients

juice of 1 lime

1 tsp granulated sugar

small handful mint leaves, plus extra sprig to serve

60ml white rum

soda water, to taste

STEP 1

Muddle the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves in a small jug, crushing the mint as you go – you can use the end of a rolling pin for this. Pour into a tall glass and add a handful of ice.

STEP 2

Pour over the rum, stirring with a long-handled spoon. Top up with soda water, garnish with mint and serve.

Method 2

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 oz white rum

- 6 fresh mint leaves

- 1/2 oz simple syrup

- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice

- Club soda

- Ice

- Lime wedges and mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a glass, muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup and lime juice.

2. Fill the glass with ice.

3. Add the white rum and top off with club soda.

4. Stir gently to combine.

5. Garnish with lime wedges and mint sprigs.

6. Enjoy your refreshing Mojito!