Place the mint leaves and sugar into a drink shaker. Use a muddler to bruise the mint.
16 mint leaves, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Add the ice, cranberry simple syrup, rum, club soda, and lime juice. Shake gently to combine.
1 cup ice, 4 ounces cranberry simple syrup, 4 ounces white rum, 4 ounces club soda, 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
Place extra ice, fresh mint leaves, and ice into glasses. Strain the mojitos into the glasses, and serve immediately.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 (6-7 ounce) drink. Actual calories will vary.*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.