The creation of this amazing and refreshing drink is credited to "Boteguita del Medio" in Havana. The Mojito is possibly one of the best combination of simple ingredients ever with rum, fresh lime and mint. Today it still bears an unquestioned popularity.

Glass: Highball / Collins

Garnish: Mint spring

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Cuban light rum
• 25 ml fresh lime juice
• 20 ml sugar syrup
• 10 leaves of fresh mint
• 1 dash of  soda water

Method: In the serving glass slitghtly bruise the mint leaves, add rum, sugar and lime, fill up with crushed ice and stir. Add a dash of soda and top up with crushed ice. Serve with straws.