Basic Mojito Ingredients - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 sprigs of fresh mint
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1 1/2 ounces light rum
club soda, chilled

Preparation

In a tall thin glass, crush or muddle part of the mint with a fork to coat the inside.
Add the sugar and lime juice and stir thoroughly.
Top with ice.
Add rum and mix.
Top off with the club soda (or seltzer).
Add a lime or lemon slice and the remaining mint.
Serves one.