Mango-Ginger Mojitos

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the sugar, ginger, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
2. 2
   Remove from the heat and add the mint.
3. 3
   Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Strain in a wire sieve over a bowl, pressing hard on the solids to extract the flavors; discard the solids.
5. 5
   Puree the mango, ginger-mint syrup, and lime juice in a blender.
6. 6
   Transfer to a pitcher.
7. 7
   When ready to serve, fill four tall glasses with ice.
8. 8
   Divide the mango mixture among the glasses and top off each with club soda.
9. 9
   Add a swizzle stick to each mojito so the guests can stir them.
10. 10
    Garnish each glass with a lime round and a mint sprig, and serve at once.