Gloria Estefan's Mojitos

== Description ==
Created by Gloria Estefan
== Ingredients ==
* 2 ounces of Bacardi light rum
* 1 tablespoon of simple syrup (sugar and water)
* ½ fresh lemon, cut into large pieces
* mint leaves
* a splash of soda
== Directions ==
=== Simple syrup ===
# Make simple syrup: heat equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan until just before boiling.
# Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
=== Mojitos ===
# Place the mint leaves and 1 tablespoon of the simple syrup (cooled) in a glass, stir, breaking up the mint leaves.
# Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the glass.
# Pour in the rum and stir.
# Add plenty of ice, then top off the mixture with a splash of soda.
# Garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy!
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