Mojito recipe

Mix this classic cocktail for a party using fresh mint, white rum, sugar, zesty lime and cooling soda water. Play with the quantities to suit your taste

Ingredients

Juice of 1 lime

1 tsp granulated sugar

small handful mint

leaves, plus extra sprig to serve

60ml white rum

soda water, to taste

1. Method-

2. Muddle the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves in a small jug, crushing the mint as you go – you can use the end of a rolling pin for this. Pour into a tall glass and add a handful of ice.

3. Pour over the rum, stirring with a long-handled spoon. Top up with soda water, garnish with mint and serve.