Quick Mojito Recipe

• 3 fresh mint sprigs
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 ounce Simple Syrup (see Game Plan note)
• 2 ounces white rum
• Ice
• 1 1/2 ounces club soda, chilled

1. Place 2 of the mint sprigs, the lime juice, and the simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and press gently against the mint with the back of a spoon to release the oils.
2. Add the rum and a handful of ice and shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled, about 20 seconds.
3. Fill a 10-ounce glass with ice and strain the drink into the glass.
4. Top with club soda and garnish with the remaining mint sprig.

mint sprigs, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, white rum, club soda

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/the-real-mojito-29104 (may not work)