This is another cocktail that represents my inability to cope with the weather. Right now in New York, it’s cold and rainy, and has been like that all week. So, to escape, I’ve been thinking of cocktails associated with warm, sunny tropical environments. If you’re like me – in a cold place; dreaming of a warm summer evening at an outdoor bar by the ocean side – then try this Mojito recipe, and have one for me.

Mojito – Recipe:

• 3 mint sprigs (should be fresh)
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1.5 oz light rum
• club soda

Muddle some mint leaves at the bottom of the glass. Add the simple syrup and lime juice and stir well. Next, add some ice cubes to the glass, then add the rum. Mix the ingredients, then top off with cold club soda (don’t use seltzer unless you have nothing else around). Garnish with the lime slice and the un-muddled mint sprig, and serve.