Mojito

• 5 fresh mint leaves plus a few extra for garnish
• 1 1/4 -ounces simple syrup, equal amounts of sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves
• 1/2 lime cut into quarters
• 1 1/2 ounces Bacardi rum
• Club soda, or seltzer
• Sugar cane stalks for garnish

1. In the bottom of a highball glass, muddle together 5 fresh mint leaves, 1 1/4-ounces of simple syrup, 1/2 lime, quartered.
2. Add the Bacardi rum.
3. Top with club soda or seltzer to fill.
4. Garnish with mint leaves and a branch of sugar cane.

mint, simple syrup, lime, bacardi, soda, sugar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mojito0.html (may not work)