Best Summer Cocktails (Mojito & More!)

Step 1

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and syrup. (Here’s how to muddle mint.)

Step 2

Add the rum and fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until cold.

Step 3

Place ice into a glass, and strain in the liquid. Top off the glass with soda water. Garnish with additional mint leaves.