Mojito Cocktail

Method

1. Crush ice cubes in a blender to obtain crushed ice (optional: use ice cubes directly).
2. Squeeze half a lime and pour the juice into a glass.
3. Add 4-5 mint leaves, the lime juice, 1 teaspoon of white sugar, and 1.5 teaspoons of brown sugar.
4. Gently muddle with a pestle to dissolve the sugar and release the mint oils. (For a more delicate cocktail, omit mint at this stage and only stir to dissolve sugar.)
5. Fill the glass with crushed ice (or ice cubes), leaving about a finger's width from the rim.
6. Insert a lime wedge into the center of the ice.
7. Add a fresh mint leaf.
8. Pour aged rum for a 5-count (about 5 seconds).
9. Top up with soda (tonic water) until about a finger from the rim.
10. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass.
11. Rub a couple of mint leaves around the rim to release their essential oils.
12. Stir the cocktail well to combine all ingredients.
13. Add more soda if needed.
14. Garnish with a mint sprig and straws.
15. Serve immediately.