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In a tall glass, place: |
| 1 |
t |
white sugar |
| 1 |
sprig |
fresh mint |
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and mash the mint with a spoon to bruise
the leaves and release the flavor. |
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Add: |
| 1 - 2 |
t |
fresh lime juice |
| 2 |
oz |
light rum |
| a |
splash |
of sparkling water |
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ice |
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Stir and taste. If satisfied with
the proportions, make another one for your friend. |
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Notes &
Variations:
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This refreshing drink is well-known throughout
Cuba, though it seems to be enjoyed more by tourists than the Cubans themselves,
who tend to drink their rum straight.
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Use a large sprig of fresh mint, stem and
all.
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