Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 
  • ½ cup water 
  • ¼ cup mint leaves 
  • 4-5 strawberry slices, about 1 large strawberry (+ more for garnish)
  • 4-5 large mint leaves (+ more for garnish)
  • ½-oz, simple syrup, or more to taste 
  • 2-oz. white rum 
  • Club Soda, enough to fill the glass

Instruction

  • Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the sugar has fully dissolved– about 5 minutes. 
  • Remove the syrup from the heat and add the mint leaves. Cover and allow the mixture to steep for 15 minutes. 
  • Strain out the mint leaves and transfer the syrup to an airtight container. Store in the fridge until ready to use. 
  • Add the strawberries, mint leaves, and simple syrup to a highball glass. Muddle for 15-20 seconds, or until the strawberries and mint have broken up. 
  • Add the white rum and stir. 
  • Option to strain the rum cocktail through a fine-mesh sieve or serve as-is by filling the glass with ice and topping with club soda.
  • Garnish with fresh mint and sliced strawberries,