Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 10fresh mint leaves

  • ½mediumlime, cut into 3 wedges, divided

  • 2tablespoonswhite sugar, or to taste

  • 1cupice cubes, or as needed

  • 1 ½fluid ounceswhite rum

  • ½cupclub soda, or as needed

Cooking Directions

  1. Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler and crush to release mint oils and lime juice.

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  2. Add remaining lime wedges and 2 tablespoons sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture.

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  3. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice.

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  4. Pour in rum and fill the glass with club soda.

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  5. Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired.

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Recipe Tip

You can use tonic water instead of club soda, but the taste will be different and somewhat bitter.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe1
Calories203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
11mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Protein
0g
0%
Potassium
39mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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