Original Lime Mojito Recipe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 mint leaves, more for garnishing
2 ounces white rum
1 ounce simple syrup
2 tablespoons lime juice
soda water
For the simple syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar

Preparation

Simple syrup:
Start with the simple syrup. Mix sugar and water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar gets dissolved. Remove from heat and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Mojito:
Pour lime juice and simple syrup into a tall glass.
Add mint leaves and muddle it together.
Add rum and muddle a little more.
Add ice and a splash of soda.
Serve garnished with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lime.