Pineapple Mojitos

• 1 1/2 pounds peeled fresh pineapple chunks
• 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 pound diced fresh pineapple (2 cups)
• 1 cup lightly packed mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
• 2 cups white rum
• 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
• Ice
• 1 1/4 cups chilled club soda
• Lime wedges, for garnish

1. Make the Syrup In a saucepan, bring the pineapple, brown sugar and 4 cups of water to a boil.
2. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring, until the pineapple is very soft and the mixture is reduced to 2 1/2 cups, 40 minutes.
3. Strain the mixture into a heatproof bowl, pressing on the solids; discard the solids.
4. Let the syrup cool; you should have about 1 1/3 cups.
5. Make the Mojitos In a pitcher, muddle the pineapple and mint leaves.
6. Stir in the rum, lime juice and 1 cup of the pineapple syrup.
7. Pour into 8 glasses and add ice.
8. Top with club soda and garnish with mint sprigs and lime wedges.

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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pineapple-mojitos (may not work)