How to make a perfect Mojito

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By martiniminx
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make a perfect Mojito

Ah, there is just something about the sunshine and spring that makes us crave a light, refreshing cocktail and a mojito fits that bill perfectly! The mojito is an easy, fun cocktail to mix up at home, that will be certain to impress your friends and neighbors.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

light rum
lime wedges
simple syrup (also known as rock candy syrup)
roses sweet lime
crushed ice
fresh mint
soda water
muddler
cocktail shaker
highball cocktail glass

Step 1

First, put a small scoop of crushed ice in the cocktail shaker, add a few springs of fresh mint and 3-4 lime wedges and muddle.
Step 2

Second, add 1 & 1/2 oz of light rum, and 1 oz of simple syrup, and a dash of roses sweet lime. add the top to the cocktail strainer and shake vigorously.
Step 3

Third, strain contents of shaker into a highball cocktail glass filled with ice, top off with soda water, and stir lightly.
Step 4

Finally, garnish with a mint sprig for that fancy restaurant look.