Mojito

  • 3 mint leaves

  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup

  • 2 ounces white rum

  • 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

  • Club soda, to top

  • Garnish: mint sprig

  • Garnish: lime wheel

  1. Lightly muddle the mint with the simple syrup in a shaker.

  2. Add the rum, lime juice and ice, and give it a brief shake, then strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Alternatively, you can use pebble ice instead and gently swizzle it all together.

  3. Top with the club soda.

  4. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.