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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Mixers
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Select a highball glass and fill it with ice cubes to chill.
- 2
Mix the Base Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of white rum and 1 tsp of mint essence.
- 3
Add Mixers
Add 0.5 oz of simple syrup and 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice to the shaker.
- 4
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to mix and chill the ingredients.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Strain the mixture into the prepared highball glass filled with ice.
- 6
Top with Club Soda
Pour 3 oz of club soda over the cocktail to top it off.
Garnishing
- 7
Add Fresh Mint
Gently slap 5 fresh mint leaves between your hands to release their aroma, then place them on top of the cocktail.
- 8
Garnish with Lime
Add a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for garnish.
