Mint Mojito Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- fresh mint
- white rum
- club soda
- lime wedges
- ice
Instructions
- Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Cook 3-5 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved. Cool completely.
- Add 2-4 mint leaves to the bottom of a sturdy glass. Squeeze 1 lime wedge on top of the leaves. Drop the wedge into the glass. Muddle until fragrant.
- Fill the glass with ice (on top of the lime and mint).
- Top with 2 tablespoons of the simple syrup and 1.5 oz of rum. Top with club soda and enjoy.