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Mint Mojito
Ingredients
| * | 4-5 sprigs fresh mint |
| * | 2 dashes simple syrup (see Notes) |
| * | Dash of fresh lime juice |
| * | Crushed ice |
| * | 2 oz. light rum |
| * | Soda water |
Instructions
| 1 | Put mint into a highball glass. Add simple syrup and lime juice. Crush with a wooden barspoon until the aroma of the mint is released. |
| 2 | Add crushed ice and rum and stir vigorously until well mixed. Top with soda water and stir again. |
Notes
- To make a simple syrup, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup of superfine sugar and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Simmer syrup, undisturbed, for 2 minutes. Cool and keep refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 weeks.