Ingredients:

•  10 large mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

•  1 tbsp of sugar

•  2 1/2 ounces of white rum

•  1 tbsp of Catania lime juice (from half a lime)

•  Club soda

FOR GARNISH:

•  Fresh mint

•  Fresh Catania lime, thinly sliced

Directions:

1. Muddle the mint, sugar, and 1/2 ounce of rum , and grind slowly until it turns into a paste.

2. Transfer the paste to a small bowl and then add the rum.

3. Fill a glass with ice. Set a small mesh strainer over the glass and strain the mint mixture. Use a spoon to press out every last drop of rum from the paste.

4. Add the lime juice and top with club soda. Stir, taste, and add more sugar, if desired. Garnish with a slice of lime or a sprig of mint if you like.

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