My favorite mojito recipe:
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2 Oz (60 ml) white rum
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1/2 Oz (15 ml) rich demerara syrup (2:1 sugar to water ratio)
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1 lime, quartered
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a goodly amount of fresh mint, ~10-12 leaves
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a little bit of sugar
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~2 Oz (60 ml) soda water
Build:
Put a little sugar in your glass, chuck the lime and mint in, muddle.
After you're done muddling, fill your glass with ice
Add a splash of soda water (not the whole 2 Oz), rum and syrup, stir until chilled
Too the glass up with soda water, stir again to incorporate the soda
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig
Notes: I really like Planteray 3 star or flor de cana 4 for this recipe. Planteray has an earthier flavor while the flor de cana has a more fruity/tropical vibe. If you don't have access to demerara sugar, you can use light brown or raw sugar for a substitute.