White Rum and Mint Cocktail

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS:

• 20 mint leaves, plus 2 mint sprigs for garnish
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes), plus 2 lime slices for garnish
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ¼ cup white rum
• Crushed ice
• ½ cup club soda

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In each of two tall glasses, combine 8 to 10 mint leaves with 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon sugar.
2. Crush the mint leaves into the mixture with a wooden muddler or the back of a spoon until the sugar is fully dissolved.
3. Add ⅛ cup white rum to each glass, and lots of crushed ice.
4. Top each glass with ¼ cup club soda and stir.
5. Garnish each glass with a mint sprig and a lime slice, and serve with a straw.