Its Friday. Like any circuit, I can become overloaded. Time to relax and unwind. (Ohm...) I'm a beer drinker and my wife loves mojitos. We grow the mint fresh here. Our lime tree is not producing yet so these are from the market.
The simple syrup is easy enough to make.
1:1 ratio sugar and water brought to a boil for one minute. Allow to cool before using.
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10 fresh mint leaves
1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
2 tablespoons simple syrup, or to taste
1 cup ice cubes
1 1/2 fluid ounces white rum
1/2 cup club soda
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Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. Add 2 more lime wedges and the syrup, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with carbonated water. Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.