Simple Holiday Mojito

I got my copy of Family Circle yesterday and decided to try this little cocktail at our Thanksgiving celebration. Delish! And they pack a good punch!

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  fresh mint sprig
• 1⁄2 cup dark rum
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 8  dashes  bitters
• 1 (12 ounce) can seltzer water
•  ice
•  mint (for garnish, if desired)

Directions

1. Muddle 1/2 c fresh mint sprigs in a large shaker.
2. Add rum, maple syrup, lime juice and bitters and allow to sit for one minute.
3. Shake well.
4. Add 1 can seltzer and stir lightly.
5. Strain into double old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
6. Garnish with mint, if desired.