What's the perfect way to capture summer all year long? A well-mixed Mojito, of course. A decedent of the Cuban cocktail El Draque...this five ingredient highball is a favorite of many...including Ernest Hemingway.

Ingredients

6 Mint leaves

.75 oz Simple syrup (one part water, one part sugar)

.75 oz Fresh lime juice

1.5 oz Appleton White Rum

1.5 oz Club soda

Garnish: Mint sprig

Glass: Highball

How to make Your Mojito

In a shaker...lightly muddle the mint. Add the simple syrup, lime juice and rum, and fill with ice. Shake well and pour (unstrained) into a highball glass. Top with the club soda and garnish with a mint sprig.