Four fresh sprigs of spearmint |
2 tablespoons of sugar (or substitute your favorite sweetener) |
Fresh Lime |
Sparking Water or Tonic Water |
Ice |
Bacardi Light Rum or Rum of your Choice |
In a large glass put sprigs of mint, along with sweetener. Use a wooden spoon to grind the leaves. Squeeze juice of one-half fresh lime or whole key lime. Add ice to the top of the glass. Pour in one third Rum and fill the rest with Tonic Water or Sparkling Water of choice. Stir well. Garnish with a wedge of lime and mint. Sit back and relax in your garden! |