Bacardi Mojito

Name: Bacardi Mojito
Ingredients: 12 fresh spearmint leaves; 1/2 lime; 2 tablespoons simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cooled) or 4 teaspoons sugar; Ice; 1 1/2 ounces light rum (recommended: Bacardi); Club soda; Lime wedge and mint sprig, for garnish

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

12 fresh spearmint leaves
1/2 lime
2 tablespoons simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cooled) or 4 teaspoons sugar
Ice
1 1/2 ounces light rum (recommended: Bacardi)
Club soda
Lime wedge and mint sprig, for garnish

Directions

1

In a tall glass, muddle or mash together the mint leaves and lime.
2

Add the simple syrup or sugar and fill the glass with ice.
3

Add the rum and top with club soda, stir well.
4

Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.