Over muddling the mint is a big mistake. The stems are bitter, so you end up adding more sugar to compensate. Give the mint leaves a smack by holding them in one palm and clapping you hands once. Then add them to the shaker. The ice cubes will do the rest of the muddling for you.
- 2 oz. Cruzan Light Rum
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 8 – 10 mint leaves
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- 4 oz. club soda
- Shake all ingredients, except club soda, with ice cubes
- Pour unstrained into chilled glass
- Fill with club soda (about 4 oz.)
- Garnish with a mint sprig
Cheers!
