Perfect Mojito - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 mint leaves (plus more for garnish if desired)
2 ounces simple syrup
2 1/2 ounces light rum
2 ounces lime juice
2 ounces club soda
4 drops bitters
lime wedge (for garnish if desired)

Preparation

Place the mint leaves and simple syrup in a glass and muddle the mint until the leaves are crushed and the flavor is released.
Add the rum, lime juice and bitters and stir to combine.
Top with club soda and stir lightly.
Garnish with a sprig of mint and lime wedge.