a summer staple: the mojito

what do you think of when you think of summer?

i think of volleyball at greenlake, laying by the pool at black butte ranch,

outdoor happy hours, BBQing with friends, lake parties,
boat shoes, red cups filled with lemonade, bonfires at golden garden,
s'mores, the smell of sunscreen and mojitos.

ahhh, summer. you are the best :)

ingredients

ice

6 ounces light rum

12 mint sprigs, 8 roughly broken apart

6 tablespoons fresh lime juice

4 tablespoons sugar

club soda

4 slices lime

recipe via food network

directions

1. place ice in beverage shaker then add in the rum,

8 broken up mint sprigs, lime juice and sugar.

shake well and serve over ice in a high ball glass.

top off each glass with a splash of club soda.

garnish each with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.

2. enjoy!! :)