Ingredients:

  • 2 oz white rum
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz club soda

Instructions:

  1. Place the fresh mint leaves and simple syrup in the bottom of your shaker. Using the muddler, press down gently 3-4 times until you smell that bright, peppermint aroma. Note: Don't pulverize the leaves or they'll turn bitter.
  2. Pour in the lime juice and white rum. Add a handful of ice cubes and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and cold to the touch.
  3. Fill a highball glass with fresh ice. Strain the mixture into the glass until it fills about three quarters of the way.
  4. Top with club soda and stir gently with a long spoon until the liquid is fully integrated but still bubbly.
  5. Garnish by slapping a sprig of mint against your hand to release oils and tucking it into the ice.