MOJITO CUBANO BAHAMA BREEZE
Source: OrlandoCityBeat, May 10, 2005

1/2 fresh lime, cut into 3 wedges
4 to 6 large leaves of fresh mint
1/4 cup fresh squeezed sugar cane juice or simple syrup*
1/4 cup light or dark rum
1 1/2 cups crushed ice
splash soda water

Place the lime wedges and mint leaves in the bottom of a 14-16 oz. glass and squish them together well with a muddler or wooden spoon.

Add the rum and Sugar Cane Juice or Simple Syrup and 1/2 cup of the ice. Cover with a shaker tin and shake well or mix well with a spoon.

Add the remaining cup of ice and top with soda water. Serve with a thin straw.

*TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP:
Combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 1/2 cups of water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Simmer 1 minute and remove from heat. Transfer to a heat-proof container and refrigerate until cold. Makes about 3 cups or 12 servings for the above recipe.

Enjoy!