Classic Mojito Recipe

• 2 ounces light rum


• 2 teaspoons sugar


• 6-8 fresh mint leaves


• Splash club soda


• 1 lime cut in two halves


• Garnish: mint sprig

How to Make It 

1. Place the sugar, mint leaves, and a splash of club soda into a highball glass.
2. Muddle well to dissolve the sugar and to release the flavor of the mint.
3. Squeeze the juice from both halves of a lime into the glass, dropping one-half into the glass.
4. Add the rum.
5. Stir well.
6. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
7. Top with club soda.
8. Garnish with the mint sprig.

from thespruce.com