The Cuban Mojito is full of the diversity and visual appeal that defines the culture and landscape of Cuba. Fizzy and subtly sweet, this drink is a worldwide favorite.

Total time: 15 min.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
•  4 sprigs fresh mint
•  1/2 cup white rum
• 2 cups club soda
• 2 cups crushed ice
• 2 wedges lime, as garnish

DIRECTIONS

Place 1 teaspoon of sugar into each of two 12 ounce glasses.

Squeeze the juice from a lime wedge into each glass, drop in the wedge, and add 2 sprigs of mint.

Use a spoon or muddler to mash the sugar, lime juice, and mint together in the bottom of the glasses.

Fill each glass about half full with crushed ice. Pour 1/4 cup rum into each glass. Fill the glasses with club soda, stir, and garnish with additional lime wedges.