Mojito

Directions

1. 1
   Reserve 6 mint leaves for garnish.
2. 2
   Place remaining mint leaves in medium bowl.
3. 3
   Add sugar.
4. 4
   Mash with wooden spoon until mint is aromatic and oils are released.
5. 5
   Add rum and lime juice and stir until sugar dissolves.
6. 6
   Strain mixture into pitcher.
7. 7
   (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead; refreigerate.)
8. 8
   Add club soda to pitcher; gently stir.
9. 9
   Fill each of 6 glasses with 1 cup crushed ice.
10. 10
    Pour mojito over and garnish each glass with 1 mint leaf and 1 lime wedge.