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    Which rum is best for a mojito?
    Kady Richardson
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    Kady Richardson is a mixologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Kady has completed the Comprehensive Bartending Training Program at The Cocktail Camp in San Francisco and specializes in creating approachable, at-home recipes for cocktails. Kady holds a BA in American Studies and an MA in Sociology from Stanford University.
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    I would definitely recommend a light white rum for a mojito. A mojito is so simple and fresh with the lime and the mint, and a crisp white rum will highlight that. On the other hand, a darker or spiced rum might overpower those flavors.
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    How do I get the best mint flavor in my drinks?
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    Use fresh mint leaves. You could even try growing them yourself!
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    Can I make a perfect mojito without rum or alcohol?
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    You can, but you need a hard, strong flavor in the mojito to give the lime and peppermint something to work off.
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    Why do I need to use rum?
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    The strong flavor in rum will help balance the minty and sour flavors from the mint leaves and the lime.
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    Why no mention of sugar cane in these recipes?
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    You can add sugar cane juice instead of sugar, this will have the same effect as syrup, and the cane will give it a more consistently sweet flavor.
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