Mojito recipe

Mojito recipe

Ingredients

• juice of 1 lime

• 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste

• small handful mint leaves, plus extra sprig to serve

• 60ml white rum

• soda water, to taste

• 1 cup ice cubes

Method

STEP 1

Muddle the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves in a sturdy glass, Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Pour into a tall glass and add a handful of ice.

STEP 2

Pour over the rum and stir with a long-handled spoon. Top up with soda water. Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. garnish with mint and serve.