How to Make a Mojito

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Yes, it's a trendy drink. But on a hot summer evening while drinking with good friends, this cross between the Mint Julep and the Daquiri doesn't feel like a trend. It feels like destiny.

Step 1: Pull off mint leaves
Set 1 mint sprig aside, and pull the leaves off the remaining sprigs.

Tip
Some mojito recipes call for as many as 2 dozen mint leaves—how many you use depends on how "minty" you want your drink to taste.

Step 2: Add mint, lime & sugar
Line the glass with the leaves and add the 4 lime wedges and the sugar. Gently muddle everything against the sides and bottom with the muddler or back of a spoon.

Tip
In Cuba, where the mojito originated, just 1 tsp. of powdered sugar is used.

Step 3: Fill with ice
Fill the glass with ice.

Step 4: Pour in rum & mix
Pour in the rum and mix again.

Step 5: Add soda & garnish
Top off the cocktail with soda water and garnish with a sprig of mint. Mojito!

Did You Know?
While the Mojito was a favorite of "Carrie" and the gals on Sex & the City in the 1990s, it was also a favorite of Hemingway and the guys in the 1930s.

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