The Perfect Dark Rum Mojito

This very popular Cuban rum cocktail is perfect for summer, it has wonderful cooling effects whilst still packing quite a kick.

This cocktail was a favourite of writer Ernest Hemingway and is enjoyed by millions as the perfect summer drink.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of Sugar (soft dark brown sugar is ideal)
• 6 Mint Leaves
• Juice of half a lime
• Crushed Ice
• 2 Measures of dark rum (a golden dark rum is preferable, such as Mount Gay or Havana Club)
• Soda Water

Put the mint leaves, sugar and lime juice into a tall glass and muddle together. Add the crushed ice and rum then top up with soda water. Garnish with a mint sprig or leaf.

Feel free to substitute the rum with your favourite brand of dark rum, I would not recommend using navy rum as it is too heavy to do this cocktail justice.