How to Make Homemade Mojito Mix

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By Meg Jernigan
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Refreshing Mojito

Mojitos, a refreshing rum drink with lime and mint, are usually made to order. Having a container of homemade Mojito mix in the fridge makes it easy to pour a cold drink after a long day. These steps show you how to make homemade Mojito mix.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

6 Limes
1 cup sugar
1 cup mint leaves
Seltzer
Rum

Step 1

Cut limes in half and squeeze the juice into a container with a tight-fitting lid. Don't worry if the seeds fall in because the mixture will be strained before use.
Step 2

Dissolve 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of water. Add to lime juice.
Step 3

Add 1 cup of washed fresh mint leaves. Reserve some of the leaves for garnish.
Step 4

Crush the leaves with a few strokes of a wooden spoon.
Step 5

Put the lid on the container and shake vigorously.
Step 6

Use immediately, or refrigerate. This recipe is easily adapted for larger quantities by doubling the amounts.
Step 7

Make a Mojito by adding equal parts of the mix, strained, and rum in a glass filled with ice. Top with seltzer water and garnish with a couple of mint leaves and a wedge of lime.