6 fresh mint leaves
1 ounce simple syrup*
1/2 lime, quartered
2 ounces white or light rum
club soda
ice
Keep ingredients cold. Muddle lime and mint well in a glass or bowl. Add rum, syrup, ice and club soda (enough to fill the glass it will be served in). Transfer to a shaker and shake for 5-6 seconds. Garnish with lime wedge, mint sprig, and sugar cane swizzle stick.
*For simple syrup, bring equal amounts of sugar and water to low boil and cook for 2-3 min until sugar dissolves, cool.
From the Mojito Company.