Juicer/Blender - Used for extracting fresh juice and blending ingredients smoothly; essential for making the lime-mint infused simple syrup.
Muddler - A tool used to mash fruits or herbs, perfect for gently crushing mint leaves in a Nojito without releasing too much bitter oils.
Highball Glass - Large tumbler glasses suitable for serving Nojitos, accommodating the freshness and volume of this beverage nicely.
Mason Jars - Versatile containers that can double as pitchers or serving vessels for making large batches of infused syrups like lime-mint simple syrup used in a Nojito.
Strainer - A kitchen utensil to strain the mixture when muddling mint, ensuring smooth texture and removing unwanted bits.
Measuring Cup & Spoon Set - Essential for accurately measuring ingredients like lime juice, simple syrup, and ginger ale.
Reusable Cocktail Strainer - Ideal for straining the Nojito into a glass while maintaining its fizzy texture; useful in separating larger ice pieces from cocktits.
Bamboo or Silicone Ice Maker - To make homemade simple syrup, an ice maker helps to quickly cool down the mixture for preservation without diluting it significantly when using it as a Nojito base.
12 to 14 small mint leaves (see Note)
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
4 ounces club soda or seltzer water
Garnish: Mint leaves, lime slices (optional)
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