Miami Mojito

A "Cuban Rum Spritzer", as enjoyed at Norman's, a wonderful restaurant in Coral Gables, Fl.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 3  fresh mint leaves
• 1  tablespoon  simple syrup (recipe follows)
• 2  ounces  Bacardi Limon (1/4 cup) or 2  ounces  other  citrus-infused rum (1/4 cup)
• 1  tablespoon  bottled  sour mix
•  ice cube

Directions

1. In a double Old Fashioned glass combine mint and syrup, mashing mint with the back of a spoon to release flavor. Add remaining ingredients and enough ice to fill glass. Transfer mixture to a cocktail shaker and shake well. Serve drink in double Old Fashioned glass.
2. Simple Syrup recipe: In a saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil, stirring, and boil until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool syrup completely. Syrup keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 months. Makes about 2 cups.