– 5 mint leaves, more for garnish – 2 ounces white rum – 1 ounce fresh lime juice – ½ ounce simple syrup – Ice – Club soda or sparkling water – Lime slices, for garnish

– Lightly muddle the mint in the bottom of a cocktail shaker until aromatic. Add the rum, lime juice, simple syrup, a handful of ice and shake. – Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of club soda and garnish with lime slices and more mint.