Traditional Mojito

Directions

1. 1
   Divide the lime pieces, mint leaves, and sugar evenly among 2 (12-ounce) glasses.
2. 2
   Using a muddler, mash the lime pieces and bruise the mint leaves while dissolving the sugar.
3. 3
   Add enough chipped ice to each glass to fill.
4. 4
   Add 4 ounces of rum to each glass, then use a cocktail shaker to combine and thoroughly chill each drink separately.
5. 5
   Pour the contents of the shaker back into the glasses and top each drink with a splash of the seltzer water.
6. 6
   Garnish the glasses with lime and mint sprigs.