Created by JostLori on October 26, 2013
Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, place the TWELVE mint leaves, 6 pieces of lime and the simple syrup (or superfine sugar). With a muddler, mash up the lime pieces and mint leaves so that they release their flavors and oils. Taste for sweetness and adjust if necessary.
Step 2: Add the rum and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds or until ice crystals form.
Step 3: With a cocktail strainer, pour into a tall ice-filled glass. Top off with club soda. Garnish edge of glass with a slice of lime.