Strawberry-Lemon Mojitos

Directions

1. 1
   Sugar syrup: Stir 1/2 cup.
2. 2
   of superfine sugar into 1/2 cup water until dissolved.
3. 3
   Bring to boil and boil 2 minutes without stirring.
4. 4
   Cool.
5. 5
   Store covered in refrigerator.
6. 6
   In a cocktail shaker, muddle the lemon wedges with the whole strawberries and mint leaves.
7. 7
   Add ice and rum, lemon juice and sugar syrup; shake well.
8. 8
   Strain over crushed ice-filled high-ball glasses.
9. 9
   Garnish with the berry halves and mint sprigs.