Market St. Steakhouse Mojito
Fresh mint leaves, about 12 to 15 *Simple syrup, about 1 – 2 tablespoonsRum, about 1 1/2 – 2 ounces
1 fresh lime, juiced
Ice
Soda water, chilled
Put the mint leaves in the bottom of a pint-sized glass. Add some simple syrup. Add about a half a shot of rum.
Next “muddle” all of these ingredients together. The proper amount of muddling takes a little practice. It is important to release the essences of mint, but not turn it into a puree that goes easily up the straw.
Add the ice and the juice of the whole squeezed lime. (The lime plays a very important role and can ruin the drink if it is squeezed too hard.)
Fill the remaining portion of the glass with soda water and finish off with more rum, to taste.
Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint.
Makes 1 mojito.
