Yield: 1 serving.
Simple Syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Cocktail:
5-6 mint leaves
Lime wedge, plus more (for garnish)
2 ounces ArKay Non-Alcoholic Rum
1½ ounces lime juice
½ ounces simple syrup
Ice
Club soda
Sprig of fresh mint (for garnish)
For the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before transferring to an air-tight container or squeeze bottle. Syrup will keep up to 1 week in refrigerator.
For the cocktail: Tear mint leaves in half and add to an empty cocktail tin along with one lime wedge, muddle gently to release oil. Add rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice, and shake vigorously until outside of tin is very cold. Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda and garnish with fresh mint and lime wedge.
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause a range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). FASD cannot be cured, but it can be prevented by not drinking alcohol during your pregnancy.
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