Ingredients
- 12 fresh spearmint leaves
- 1/2 lime
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cooled) or 4 teaspoons sugar
- Ice
- 1 1/2 ounces light rum (recommended: Bacardi)
- Club soda
- Lime wedge and mint sprig, for garnish
Directions
In a tall glass, muddle or mash together the mint leaves and lime. Add the simple syrup or sugar and fill the glass with ice. Add the rum and top with club soda, stir well. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

















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By stfkimball
Independence, Ky
on July 07, 2011
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Makes a refreshing Mojito! Great ending to a great day!
By Sarah and Jeremy
Columbus, OH
on July 03, 2011
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Muddle some blackberries too, yum!
By cutekittensmeow
Austin, TX
on June 16, 2011
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This makes an excellent Mojito! The simple syrup really makes the drink. The only thing I would do differently is use a little bit less lime.
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