Mojito
Ingredients:
* 12 fresh mint leaves
* 1 lime, cut into wedges
* 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
* 2 ounces white rum
* 4 ounces club soda or sparkling water
* Ice cubes
Equipment:
* Cocktail shaker
* Highball glass
* Muddler (or the back of a wooden spoon)
Instructions:
* Muddle the mint and lime: In a cocktail shaker, add the mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar. Muddle them together until the mint is fragrant and the sugar is dissolved.
* Add rum and ice: Add the white rum and a handful of ice cubes to the shaker.
* Shake and strain: Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
* Top with soda: Top off the drink with club soda or sparkling water.
* Garnish: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge.
Tips:
* For a stronger drink, use more rum.
* If you don’t have a muddler, you can use the back of a wooden spoon to muddle the mint and lime.
* You can adjust the sweetness of the drink by adding more or less sugar.
* For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the rum.
Enjoy your refreshing Mojito!