Traditional Mojitos

Two steps and 10 minutes are all you need to make these traditional mojitos – a flavourful Cuban beverage. ...MORE + LESS -

2 tablespoons tightly packed fresh mint leaves

1 small lime, cut into 4 wedges

1/2 cup light rum

4 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 cups small ice cubes

1/2 cup club soda

Additional fresh mint leaves

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In each of 2 highball glasses, muddle (crush together) about 1 tablespoon mint leaves with juice squeezed from 2 lime wedges. Add lime wedges to glasses; muddle. Stir 1/4 cup of the rum and 2 tablespoons sugar into each glass. Mix well to dissolve sugar. Add about 3/4 cup ice to each.
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Pour 1/4 cup club soda into each glass; stir well. Garnish with mint.