Mint Mojito

Ingredients, makes one cocktail

6 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
2 ounces white rum
1/2-ounce simple syrup (or 1/2 tablespoon of honey)
juice from 1 lime
splash of club soda or sparkling water
lime slices, for garnish

Muddle mint at the bottom of a cocktail shaker, until you can smell fresh mint. Add rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice. Shake well.

Fill a glass full of ice. Strain cocktail mix into that glass. Top with club soda, and lime and mint for the garnish.