Country of origin: Cuba

A simple cocktail that evolved from easily accessible ingredients for sugar cane farmers in Cuba, the mojito started as a working class drink and rose to popularity among more high brow customers after American prohibition. This is a great drink for warm, sunny days and should be enjoyed among friends. 

Recipe originally from Havana Club

Ingredients: 

• 2 tsp. white cane sugar
• 1 Lime
• 2 Mint sprigs
• 1.5 oz Havana Club Añejo 3 Años
• 3 oz sparkling water 
• 3 Ice cubes

Directions: 

1. Mix the sugar and fresh lime juice from half the lime in a collins glass with a teaspoon
2. Muddle the mint sprigs in the sugar and lime mixture
3. Add Havana Club 3, sparkling water and ice cubes. Stir with teaspoon. 
4. Garnish with a mint sprig and...salud!