Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 3 of 6 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Rum | 1/2 oz (15ml) | 32 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Syrup | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 2 ounces of Bacardi Light Rum
- 1 tablespoon of simple syrup (sugar and water)
- 1/2 fresh lemon, cut into large pieces
- Mint leaves
- A splash of soda
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Directions
Make simple syrup: Heat equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan until just before boiling. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Place the mint leaves and 1 tablespoon of the simple syrup (cooled) in a glass, stir, breaking up the mint leaves.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the glass.
Pour in the rum and stir.
Add plenty of ice, then top off the mixture with a splash of soda. Garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy!