Ingredients: Served: On the rocks: poured over ice. Drinkware: Collins glass. Method: Mix mint sprigs with sugar and lime juice. Add splash of soda water and fill the glass with ice. 45 ml white rum, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 6 sprigs of mint, 2 teaspoons white cane sugar (or 2 cl of sugar syrup), Soda water

**Mojito - Cocktail** Transport yourself to the sun-drenched beaches of Cuba with the refreshing **Mojito Cocktail**, a world-famous **Tropical** **Rum** drink that's bursting with vibrant **Citrus** and cooling **Mint**! This **Tall Drink** is a perfect balance of sweet, **Sour**, herbaceous, and bubbly. It starts with fresh **mint leaves** gently **muddled** with **Sweetened** white **cane sugar** and zesty fresh **lime juice**. White **Rum** adds the spirited base, and it's all topped off with effervescent **soda water**. Served **On the rocks** in a **Collins glass** or **Highball glass**, it's the ultimate thirst-quencher. **Ingredients:** * 45 ml white rum * 20 ml fresh lime juice * 6 sprigs of mint (about 10-12 leaves plus garnish) * 2 teaspoons white cane sugar (or 2 cl of sugar syrup) * Soda water **Preparation:** 1. Place the mint leaves (reserve a sprig for garnish), white cane sugar (or sugar syrup), and fresh **lime juice** into a **Collins glass** or **Highball glass**. 2. Gently **muddle** the ingredients. You want to bruise the mint leaves to release their essential oils, but don't tear them into tiny pieces, as this can make the drink bitter. 3. Add the white **rum** to the glass. 4. Add a splash of **soda water** and fill the glass completely with ice. Crushed ice is traditional, but cubes work too. 5. **Stir** gently to combine the ingredients, lifting the mint from the bottom. 6. Top with more **soda water** if needed. 7. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig. **Notes and Tips:** * Use fresh, vibrant mint leaves – the more fragrant, the better! Clap the mint sprig between your hands before garnishing to release its aroma. * Using sugar syrup instead of granulated sugar can help it dissolve more easily, especially if not using crushed ice. * Adjust the amount of sugar and **lime juice** to your preferred level of sweetness and **Sour**ness. * Serving it **Served Over Ice** as a **Tall Drink** with plenty of **Carbonated** soda water makes it wonderfully refreshing on a hot day. **History or Origin:** The exact origin of the **Mojito Cocktail** is debated, but its roots are firmly in Cuba. One theory suggests it evolved from an earlier drink called the "El Draque," named after Sir Francis Drake, which used aguardiente (a raw form of rum), mint, sugar, and lime. Over time, with the availability of better-quality **Rum**, it transformed into the **Mojito** we know today, becoming synonymous with Cuban culture and **Tropical** relaxation. **Visual Description:** Served **On the rocks** in a clear **Tall Drink** glass like a **Collins** or **Highball**, the **Mojito** is a visually appealing drink. The green mint leaves are suspended throughout, the ice glistens, and the bubbles from the **soda water** rise to the top. A fresh mint sprig sticking out adds a touch of natural elegance. **Conclusion:** Whether you're dreaming of the beach or just need a burst of freshness, the **Mojito Cocktail** delivers! Its perfect blend of **Rum**, **Citrus**, and cooling **Mint**, served as a bubbly **Tall Drink** **Served Over Ice**, makes it a go-to for easy, refreshing sipping. Get **muddled**, mix up a **Mojito**, and enjoy those **Tropical** vibes!