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    Refreshing Mojito Recipe for Summer Parties

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    Summer parties are all about chilling with friends, good vibes and cool drinks. One drink which never fails to refresh you in hot weather is mojito. This classic Cuban cocktail is light, minty and super easy to make at home. If you wanna impress your guests with tasty mojito, here is simple recipe that tastes just like from bar!

    Ingredients

    • 10-12 fresh mint leaves

    • 1 lime (cut into wedges)

    • 2 teaspoons sugar (or as per taste)

    • 60 ml white rum (optional if you want alcohol)

    • Soda water or sparkling water

    • Ice cubes

    • Mint sprig and lime slice for garnish

    How to make mojito

    1. Take a sturdy glass or mason jar. Add mint leaves and sugar.

    2. Squeeze lime wedges into glass, then drop wedges in too.

    3. Using muddler or back of spoon, crush mint, lime and sugar gently. Dont crush too hard or mint will taste bitter.

    4. Fill glass with ice cubes.

    5. Pour white rum over ice (skip if no alcohol).

    6. Top glass with soda water or sparkling water.

    7. Stir gently to mix flavors.

    8. Garnish with mint sprig and lime slice.

    9. Serve immdiately and enjoy refreshing mojito!

    Tips for best mojito

    • Use fresh mint leaves, dont use old or wilted ones

    • Adjust sugar according to your taste

    • Dont muddle mint too hard or it becomes bitter

    • Use good quality rum for best taste

    • If no soda water, sparkling water or plain water can work but soda water best

    • Add more lime if you want tangy

    • For virgin mojito skip rum and add more soda or lemon-lime soda

    Variations to try

    • Strawberry mojito: add crushed strawberries while muddling

    • Coconut mojito: use coconut water instead of soda water

    • Pineapple mojito: add pineapple chunks and juice for tropical taste

    • Ginger mojito: add grated ginger for spicy kick

    Why mojito is perfect for summer parties

    Mojito is light and refreshing with mint and lime flavor which cool you in hot weather. Its easy to make in big batches and guests love fresh taste. Also it looks colorful and pretty in glasses so good for party vibe.

    Final words

    Next time you have summer party dont forget make mojito. Its super refreshing, easy and loved by everyone. Whether alcoholic or virgin mojito, it brings fresh zingy flavors perfect for summer. Try this recipe and become party hero!

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