Categories: beverages

Ingredients

• 6 fresh mint leaves
• 1 1⁄2 Tbs. simple syrup (recipe follows)
• 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
• Crushed ice as needed
• 2 fl. oz. light rum
• 2 fl. oz. club soda
• 1 lime wedge
• Simple Syrup:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar

Directions

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.

2. Simple Syrup:

3. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water to a simmer. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate until ready to use.

4. Makes 1 1⁄2 cups.

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