Just like you can’t be sad when you listen to banjo, you can’t frown when you are handed a mojito. That luscious herbal-meets-sweet/tart mixture with a bubbly fizz on top is magic in the full heat of the summer months. In terms of muddling, the limes take a bit of pressure to release their juice and blend with the sugar, but the mint leaves can be pressed gently to coax, not pulverize their aromatics. Awhile back, we took to grating a bit of lime rind on top of the drink, so that you are hit with an extra whiff of citrus as you drink.

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Just like you can't be sad when you listen to banjo, you can't frown when you are handed a mojito. That luscious herbal-meets-sweet/tart mixture with a bubbly fizz on top is magic in the full heat of the summer months.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce fresh lime juice (retain shell)
• 1/2 ounce 1:1 simple syrup
• 12 fresh mint leaves (plus more for garnish)
• 2 ounces white rum
• club soda
• zest lime (garnish)

Steps

1. Add the mint leaves to the glass and gently muddle them around the inside of the glass to release the oils
2. Add the simple syrup, lime juice, lime shell, rum, and soda. Stir gently to combine
3. Fill the glass full with crushed ice.
4. Zest the lime over the top and add the remaining mint leaves.