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17 Mojito Recipes That Are Minty and Refreshing
You don't have to be a a master mixologist to whip up a great drink at home—especially when it comes to mojitos. This Cuban cocktail is made with just a handful of simple ingredients—most (if not all) of which are probably in your kitchen right now: rum, mint, lime, sugar and soda water. The key to its ultra-refreshing flavor is getting the most out of your mint. A common way to do that is to use a technique called muddling. When a mojito recipe tells you to 'muddle the mint', that's just a fancy way of saying, 'gently smash the mint in the bottom of your glass to release its oils and amp up its flavor'. No matter how you choose to make your mojito (and trust us, there are lots of delicous variations with fun add-ins) you're always going to need a tried-and-true recipe for the most basic v