Cilantro Mojito

Directions

1. 1
   Muddle the cilantro with the lime juice and the Cilantro Simple Syrup in a cocktail shaker.
2. 2
   Add 1 cup ice and top with the rum.
3. 3
   Cover and shake well.
4. 4
   Then pour into a tall thin glass without straining (like a Collins glass).
5. 5
   Top with a splash of club soda and garnish with the lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
6. 6
   Combine the sugar with 1 cup water in a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
7. 7
   Once simmering, stir until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat.
8. 8
   Add the cilantro stems and allow the flavors to infuse and the mixture to cool, at least 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Strain out the stems and then store the syrup in the refrigerator.
10. 10
    Yield: 1 1/4 cup