Mojito

 

Ingredients                                                 

• 4 lemons (peeled)
• 1 liter of cold water (preferably iced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• Sugar to taste

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Preparation Steps                                      

1. Prepare the Lemons

   • Wash the lemons thoroughly and cut them into quarters.

2. Blend the First Batch

   • In a blender, combine the lemon quarters with a portion of the mint leaves and sugar. Add half of the cold water to the blender.
   • Blend the mixture until smooth.

3. Strain the Mixture

   • Pour the blended lemon mixture through a strainer into a large bowl to remove the pulp and seeds.

4. Blend the Second Batch

   • Return the remaining lemon pulp to the blender. Add the rest of the water and sugar. Blend again until well combined.

5. Strain Again

   • Strain this second mixture into the same bowl with the first batch. Discard any leftover pulp or solids.

6. Serve

   • Pour the fresh lemon and mint juice into glasses, add ice cubes if desired, and serve immediately for a refreshing drink!