The Spirits #24: The Mojito

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~ THE MOJITO ~

Crushed ice (see notes)
Six or so mint leaves
50ml light rum
25ml lime juice
15ml golden sugar syrup
Dash Angostura bitters (optional)
<100ml fizzy water

Fill a tall glass with crushed ice and bung it in the freezer while you make the drink. Place the mint and sugar syrup in the bottom of the shaker and lightly muddle (not too hard or you’ll draw…