Mojitos with Pineapple Rum

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 3/4 cup pineapple rum
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
  • 1/2 cup club soda, or to taste
  • 4 lime wheels, for garnish
  • 4 mint sprigs, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Place sugar in a shallow bowl. Moisten the rims of 4 highball or margarita glasses and dip into the sugar to coat. Add ice to each glass. Fill a pitcher with ice. To pitcher, add rum, simple syrup, and lime juice and stir until chilled. Strain into prepared glasses and top each with a splash of club soda. Stir to combine, then garnish each drink with a lime wheel and mint sprig.