🌿🌿 How To Make a Mojito | Bartending 101

white rum

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: light rum

Coconut water is lower in calories and offers a refreshing taste.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

club soda

🥗Healthier: sparkling water

💰Cheaper: seltzer

Sparkling water provides a similar fizz without added sodium.

fresh mint leaves

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: mint extract

Dried mint or extract can be used for convenience.

Slice the lime in half and then cut it into about four slices.

Place the lime slices into a Collins glass.

Add 2 barspoons of castor sugar to the glass.

Muddle the lime slices and sugar together to release the juices.

Keep the mint leaves hydrated in water until ready to use.

Spank the mint leaves to release the oils without breaking them too much.

Gently muddle the mint leaves into the glass with the lime and sugar mixture.

Add crushed ice to the glass until it's about halfway full.

Pour 2 oz of rum over the crushed ice to chill it down.

Stir the mixture to integrate the sugars, rum, and mint.

Top off the drink with club soda to fill the glass.

Add more crushed ice on top if needed.

Rub mint leaves around the rim of the glass for added aroma.

Garnish the drink with mint leaves on top.

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