Mojita

Directions

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   Place lime wedges and mint leaves in a pint glass.
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   Muddle with the handle of a wooden spoon for 30 seconds.
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   Add simple syrup and white rum.
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   Fill glass with ice and top off with club soda.
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   Shake or stir gently.
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   TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP:.
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   In a small saucepan, combine 2 parts sugar to 1 part water.
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   Heat until sugar is dissolved.
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   Cool before using (this keeps in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks).
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    For a fruity twist to your mojito, use flavored rum, such as mango, banana, or pineapple.
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    NOTE: Muddle means to simply bruise or gently pound the limes and mint leaves to release their juices and essence. You can buy a muddler, which looks like a tiny baseball bat or billy club, at any good restaurant store.