Rico: Mojito

Ingredients

• 3 mint leaves
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 2 ounces white rum
• 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• Club soda, to top
• Garnish: mint sprig
• Garnish: lime wheel

Steps

• Lightly muddle the mint with the simple syrup in a shaker.
• Add the rum, lime juice and ice, and give it a brief shake.
• Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
• Top with the club soda.