Mojito

By michele080478

* 1 millimeter shot glass= 2oz

Ingredients

• 6 fresh mint leaves
• 1 1⁄2 Tbs. simple syrup (see related recipe at left)
• 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice (1 small lime)
• Crushed ice as needed
• 2 fl. oz. light rum
• 2 fl. oz. club soda
• 1 lime wedge

Preparation

Step 1

Put the mint leaves in the bottom of a highball glass. Add the simple syrup and lime juice and muddle well. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Add the rum and club soda and stir briefly. Add the lime wedge.
Serves 1.