MOJITOS
Makes 1
8 mint leaves, torn roughly
½ lime, cut in four wedges
2 Tbsp sugar syrup*
Ice
45ml white rum
125ml soda water
- Place the mint and one lime wedge into a glass and crush using a muddler to release the oils and juice.
- Add two more wedges and the syrup, then crush again. Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour the rum over the ice and top with soda.
* Sugar syrup: Simmer 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water for 5-10 minutes until slightly syrupy. Cool, store in a jar in the fridge.