Minty Lime Refresher

This Minty Lime Refresher is a classic mojito recipe that offers a delightful combination of white rum, fresh lime juice, and fragrant mint leaves. It's a perfect choice for a refreshing and crowd-pleasing cocktail that will cool you down on a hot day.

Minty Lime Refresher

A refreshing classic mojito recipe with white rum, lime juice, and fresh mint leaves.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces white rum
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 8 fresh mint leaves
  • Club soda

Instructions

  1. Fill a 12-ounce highball glass with ice and set it aside.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the rum, lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves.
  3. Gently press the mint leaves with a cocktail muddler to release their fragrance, without completely tearing them.
  4. Cover the shaker and shake the mixture to combine.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared glass and top it off with a splash of club soda.
  6. Garnish with fresh lime slices and a sprig of mint.