Easy Virgin Mojito (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup sparkling water.
02 - 1 small lime cut into wedges.
03 - 10 fresh mint leaves.
04 - 1 teaspoon of your favorite sweetener.
05 - 1 oz optional non-alcoholic rum.

# Instructions:

01 - Toss lime pieces and sweetener into your glass. Smash them for about a minute to get the juice out.
02 - Smack those mint leaves in your hands to bring out their aroma. Gently press them a few times in the glass using the muddler.
03 - Pour in the sparkling water and optional non-alcoholic rum if you're using it. Toss in some ice and give it a mix.
04 - Toss on some lime slices or a few extra mint leaves as decoration. Serve and enjoy.

# Notes:

01 - Mix a large batch in a pitcher for multiple servings.
02 - Any sweetener you like works here.
03 - Swap rum for apple cider vinegar if you'd prefer.