Mix this classic cocktail for a party using fresh mint, white rum, sugar, zesty lime and cooling soda water. Play with the quantities to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Juice – 1 lime
1 tsp sugar
Small handful of mint leaves
60ml white rum
Soda water, to taste
Instructions
Muddle the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves in a small jug, crushing the mint as you go – you can use the end of a rolling pin for this. Pour into a tall glass and add a handful of ice.
Serving
Pour over the rum, stirring with a long-handled spoon. Top up with soda water, garnish with mint and serve.
