Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 8 mint leaves
  • ½ ounce simple syrup
  • crushed ice
  • 1½ ounces light rum
  • champagne
  • 1 top spring of mint

Instruction

  • In a highball glass, muddle together the lime and mint with the simple syrup (or sugar).
  • Fill the glass almost all the way to the top with crushed ice.
  • Add the rum and use a bar spoon to mix.
  • Fill the rest of the way with champagne (or club soda if you want a tradition mojito).
  • Add a straw. Slap a spring of mint between your hands and place right next to the straw.