YUM-O! *Mojito*

*Mojito*

1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice

4-5 fresh mint leaves

2 oz simple syrup (recipe below)

2 oz white rum

club soda

Place lime juice and mint leaves in a pint glass.

Muddle with handle of a wooden spoon for 30 seconds.

Add simple syrup and white rum.

Fill glass with ice and top off with club soda.

Shake or stir gently.

Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan, combine 2 parts sugar to 1 part water.

Heat until sugar is dissolved.

Cool before using (this keeps in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks)