Mojito

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

1. Shake all ingredients, except club soda, with ice cubes
2. Pour unstrained into chilled glass
3. Fill with club soda (about 4 oz.)
4. Garnish with a mint sprig

Cheers!