Mojito

Name: Mojito
Ingredients: 5 fresh mint leaves plus a few extra for garnish; 1 1/4 -ounces simple syrup, equal amounts of sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves; 1/2 lime cut into quarters; 1 1/2 ounces Bacardi rum; Club soda, or seltzer; Sugar cane stalks for garnish

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

5 fresh mint leaves plus a few extra for garnish
1 1/4 -ounces simple syrup, equal amounts of sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves
1/2 lime cut into quarters
1 1/2 ounces Bacardi rum
Club soda, or seltzer
Sugar cane stalks for garnish

Directions

1

In the bottom of a highball glass, muddle together 5 fresh mint leaves, 1 1/4-ounces of simple syrup, 1/2 lime, quartered.
2

Add the Bacardi rum.
3

Top with club soda or seltzer to fill.
4

Garnish with mint leaves and a branch of sugar cane.