Ingredients

• 4-12 mint leaves with stems
• 1 tsp castor sugar
• 55 mls  white rum
• 55 mls lime juice
• crushed ice
• 55 mls Sodawater
• sprig of mint for garnish

Preparation

• Place mint leaves and sugar in the bottom of a tall glass.
• Using the back of a long spoon slightly crush the mints until the aroma of mint reaches you.
• Add the rum and lime juice.
• Fill the glass with crushed ice.
• Stir in the soda water.
• Garnish with a sprig of mint.

NB.  A dash of Angostura bitters may be added to the mixture.