Cuban Mojito

Bright citrus with a backdrop of cool mint - Cuba's signature drink and once a favorite of Hemingway, the mojito never fails to refresh.

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 3 fresh mint sprigs
• 2 tsp sugar
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1½ oz. light rum
• club soda

Procedure

Place mint leaves, sugar and lime juice in glass. Using a muddler, gently crush. Add crushed ice followed by rum then stir. Top with club soda. Garnish with a mint sprig and serve.

Twist: add fresh pineapple, papaya, mango or other fresh fruit.

From The Backyard Bartender by Nicole Aloni, Clarkson Potter Pub.