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

Preparation

1. 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.
2. Pour over the rum, stirring with a long-handled spoon. Top up with soda water, garnish with mint and serve.