The hottest drink of summer! Make your own refreshing Cuban Mojito cocktails with this recipe.

Cuban Mojito

Ingredients

3 fresh mint sprigs
2 teaspoons sugar or simple syrup
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (the juice of approximately 1 lime)
1 1/2 to 2 oz light rum
club soda

Directions

1. Place the mint leaves, sugar and lime juice in the bottom of a tall mojito or “collins” glass. Some people prefer to use simple syrup, fine grain sugar crystals (granulated specifically to dissolve in cold beverages) or confectioners sugar over regular table sugar so it will dissolve more quickly.

2. Using a “muddler” or the back of a long spoon or fork, mash the mint leaves into the sugar and lime juice.

3. Add ice and stir in the rum.

4. Top off with club soda and stir. Optional: Cut juiced lime into wedges and stir into the glass. Garnish with a spring of mint and/or a slice of lime.

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