Mojito

Ingredients:

2 oz.    Light Rum

3/4 oz. Lime Juice

1 oz.    Simple Syrup (or 1 1/2 tsp sugar to taste)

6 to 8 fresh mint leaves (spearmint is often used)

Club Soda or Sparkling Soda

Lime Slices and Mint Leaves for garnish

Directions:

Muddle the mint: In a highball glass, gently muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup (or sugar) and lime juice. Don't pulverize the leaves, just gently press them to release their aromatic oils.
Add the rum and ice: Pour in the white rum and fill the glass with ice.
Combine: Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
Top with soda: Top the drink with club soda or sparkling water.
Garnish and serve: Garnish with lime slices and a sprig of mint. Enjoy! 

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