Gloria Estefan's Mojitos

Description
Created by Gloria Estefan

Ingredients

 * 2 ounces of Bacardi Light Rum
 * 1 tablespoon of simple syrup (sugar and water)
 * 1/2 fresh lemon, cut into large pieces
 * Mint leaves
 * A splash of soda

Directions
Make simple syrup: Heat equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan until just before boiling. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Place the mint leaves and 1 tablespoon of the simple syrup (cooled) in a glass, stir, breaking up the mint leaves.

Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the glass.

Pour in the rum and stir.

Add plenty of ice, then top off the mixture with a splash of soda. Garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy!