Ingredients:

  • 8 large fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tsp superfine sugar
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2 oz white rum
  • 1.5 oz cream of coconut
  • 2 oz club soda
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1 dehydrated lime wheel
  • 1 sprig fresh mint

Instructions:

  1. Place the 8 fresh mint leaves and 2 tsp superfine sugar into a sturdy highball glass.
  2. Add the 1 oz fresh lime juice over the sugar and leaves.
  3. Muddle gently for about 15 seconds until the mint is fragrant and the sugar looks like a wet paste. Note: Avoid pulverizing the leaves.
  4. Pour in the 2 oz white rum and stir briefly to ensure the sugar is fully dissolved.
  5. Measure and add the 1.5 oz cream of coconut.
  6. Whisk the mixture with your bar spoon until the liquid is opaque and uniform in color.
  7. Fill the glass to the brim with 1 cup of crushed ice.
  8. Top with 2 oz club soda until the bubbles reach the rim and create a light foam.
  9. Stir gently from the bottom up to integrate the soda without losing all the carbonation.
  10. Garnish with the dehydrated lime wheel and a fresh sprig of mint.