Mojito

Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
2 oz White Rum
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1 oz Simple Syrup
3 Fresh Mint Sprigs
Ice
Club Soda
Directions
*Place 2 of mint springs, lime juice, and sugar in cocktail shaker and press gently against the mint with back of spoon to release oils
*Add rum and handful of ice and shake vigorously until mixture is well chilled (about 20 seconds)
*Fill glass with ice and strain drink into glass
*Top with club soda and garnish with mint sprig
Recipe Tips
*If preferred, use 1-2 tsp of sugar in place of simple syrup
*Ratio of mint, sugar, rum, and club soda may need to be adjusted for flavor preferences – once you get your ratio figured it out, write it down so you don’t forget