# Mojito

##### Ingredients:

- 5 leaves fresh mint
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- club soda
- mint sprig to garnish (optional)

##### Directions:

1. Muddle the mint leaves lightly in the bottom of a shaker
2. Add rum, lime, and simple syrup to the shaker
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled, 15-20 seconds
4. Pour over a glass filled with ice, then top with club soda
5. (optional) garnish with a mint sprig