• 6 Fresh Mint Leaves
• 1-1/2 Tbsp Simple Syrup (see below)
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 Tbsp Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 oz Light Rum
• Club Soda
• Sprig of Mint and Lime wedge for Garnish

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Bring 1 cup of water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium to high heat. Add 1cup of sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate it until needed. Makes 1 1/2 cups and keeps two months longer in the fridge.

• Place mint, simple syrup, lime juice and Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar in a wide glass.
• With a wooden spoon, muddle mint, simple syrup, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar together to form a good syrup.
• Add ice cubes, then pour in rum and club soda.
• Garnish with mint leaves and lime.

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