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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Mint
In a sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves and the simple syrup. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to tear the leaves too much.
- 2
Add Lime Juice
Pour in the fresh lime juice over the muddled mint and simple syrup mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour the white rum into the glass and stir well to combine all the flavors.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, leaving some space at the top.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a lime wedge and a few extra mint leaves. Serve immediately with a straw or stir stick.