Mojito Del Sol

This is a fabulous Mojito recipe that makes enough for 4 glasses. I usually double or triple the recipe and serve it in a glass pitcher that is garnished with mint leaves. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo! This Mojito can be made with either white or gold rum but don't leave out the bitters. ¡Vivas!

• Ready In: 6 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 12 -15  small  fresh mint sprigs, plus 4 more for garnish
• 1⁄4 cup sugar, plus
• 2  tablespoons sugar, sifted (can use superfine sugar)
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lime juice, chilled
• 3⁄4 cup white rum or 3⁄4 cup golden rum, chilled
• 8  dashes  Angostura bitters
• 2  cups  club soda, chilled
•  crushed  ice

Directions

1. In a large container or bowl, muddle mint with sugar until the mint is coarsely chopped and the sugar has turned a shade of green.
2. Add lime juice, rum and bitters and stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Strain into a small pitcher.
4. Pour into iced tea or mojito glasses that are filled about 1/3 with crushed ice and top each drink with 1/2 cup of the club soda. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.