Classic Mint Mojito

Add sugar and water to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook until sugar dissolves. This takes about 1-2 minutes. Take pan off heat and allow to cool.

Meanwhile, add mint and lime into a small pitcher or large glass. Using the back of a wooden spoon muddle them together for about a minute until all of the juice is squeezed out of the lime and the oils have released from the mint. Add cooled simple syrup and rum to the mint and lime.

Fill each glass with ice. Pour half of the Mojito mixture into each glass. Top with sparkling water.