Classic Mojito

Step 1

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves. (Here’s how to muddle mint.)

Step 2

Add the lime juice, simple syrup, and rum. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold.

Step 3

Place ice into a glass, and strain in the liquid. Top off the glass with soda water. Garnish with additional mint leaves.

Step 4

Go to Mojito Pitcher recipe.