The Mojito is a classic cocktail that was created in Havana, Cuba in the 19th century. It’s believed to have been made as variation of the El Draque, a recipe nicknamed the world’s first cocktail, and it is traditionally made with a refreshing combination of light rum, simple syrup, lime, mint leaves, and soda water.
Add mint leaves and simple syrup to a highball glass.
Using a muddler, gently muddle mint leaves in simple syrup for 5-7 seconds.
Add rum and lime juice to highball glass.
Fill highball glass with cracked ice.
Top with soda water.
Garnish with mint sprig.