INGREDIENTS

• 10 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
• 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste • 1 cup ice cubes
• 45ml white rum
• Sparkling water

METHOD

• Place the mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a large glass.
• Use the muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture.
• Fill the glass almost to the top with ice.
• Add the rum and fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water.
• Stir well and add more sugar if desired.
• Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.