This rum cocktail hits the spot on a hot summer day.
Youre better than that, and your mojitos should be too!
This has a cleaner, fresher taste than golden rums, which are aged.
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Paired with the mint, it makes a light and refreshing cocktail.
Mount Gay or Bacardi Silver are both smooth and affordable options.
This infused rum mixture can be made a few hours ahead of your party and kept refrigerate.
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Let steep for 5 minutes.
Fill a glass with ice.
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Set a small mesh strainer over the glass and strain the mint mixture into the glass.
Use a spoon to press out every last drop of rum from the paste.
(Use a large bowl and strainer if thats all you have then transfer to the glass.
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Whatever works for you.)
Add the lime juice and top with soda water.
Stir together and garnish with a lime wheel or a sprig of mint if youre feeling extra fancy.
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