6 Mint leaves
3/4 oz Simple syrup (one part water, one part granulated sugar)
1.5 oz Ron de Venezuela Santa Teresa Claro
3/4 oz Fresh lime juice
1.5 oz Club soda
In a shaker, muddle the mint with the simple syrup. Add the rum and lime juice. Fill with ice. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with crushed ice. Top off with club soda and garnish with a mint sprig.
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