Ingredients

  • 2 ozwhite rum
  • 1 ozfresh lime juice(freshly squeezed)
  • 0.75 ozsimple syrup 1:1
  • 8 piecefresh mint leaves
  • 2 ozsoda water(to top)
  • 🍋mint sprig and lime wheel(garnish)

Instructions

  1. Gently muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup in a highball glass.
  2. Add the lime juice and rum.
  3. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  4. Stir to combine and chill.
  5. Top with soda water.
  6. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.

📜 History

This Cuban classic dates back to the 1500s and was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway at La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana.

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