Vodka Mojito

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 packed cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup vodka, chilled
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (3 large limes)
• 1 cup club soda (sprite ok)
• ice

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine the sugar, water and mint leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and allow to cool for 20 mins. Strain before using, pressing on the mint leaves to extract as much syrup as possible.

2. In a pitcher, combine 1/2 cup simple syrup, vodka, lime juice and soda. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with mint sprigs.