WITH the holidays and New Year’s Eve approaching, it’s a good idea to add some new drink recipes to your catalogue for the purposes of entertaining. One drink that has become quite popular as of late is the mojito. A mojito is a blend of lime and mint flavours in a refreshing beverage. While it is traditionally thought of as a warm-weather drink, the hints of green from the mint and lime make it a festive drink for this time of year as well.

Whip up a batch of mojitos at your next gathering, courtesy of Bacardi.

BACARDI MOJITO

1.5 oz BACARDI Rum

12 fresh spearmint leaves

1/2 lime

7 oz club soda

2 tbsp. simple syrup (or 4 tsp. sugar)

Gently crush mint leaves and lightly squeeze lime in a cool tall glass. Pour sweet syrup to cover and fill glass with ice. Add Bacardi Rum, club soda, and stir your emerging mojito well. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few sprigs of mint.