A Cuban Take on Mojitos

• 12 -15 small fresh mint sprigs, plus 4 more for garnish.
• ¹⁄₄ cup sugar, plus.
• 2 tablespoons sugar, sifted (can use superfine sugar)
• ¹⁄₂ cup fresh lime juice, chilled.
• ³⁄₄ cup white rum or ³⁄₄ cup golden rum, chilled.
• 8 dashes Angostura bitters.
• 2 cups club soda, chilled.
• crushed ice

Here’s how to make the mojitos:

1. In a large container or bowl, muddle mint with sugar until the mint is coarsely chopped and the sugar has turned a shade of green.
2. Add lime juice, rum and bitters and stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Strain into a small pitcher.
4. Pour into iced tea or mojito glasses that are filled about 1/3 with crushed ice and top each drink with 1/2 cup of the club soda. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.