Mojito

Instructions

1. Gently muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in a highball glass.
2. Add lime juice and rum.
3. Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir to combine.
4. Top with soda water and stir gently.
5. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.

Notes

The Mojito has roots in 16th-century Cuba and became a Havana bar staple. The key is to gently press the mint to release oils without shredding it, which can make the drink bitter. Use crushed ice for proper dilution and a frosty presentation.