Strawberry-Lime Mojito

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Light Rum
• ½ oz Simple Syrup
• 1 Lime (quartered)
• 15 Mint Leaves
• ½ cup Strawberries (chopped)
• 10 drops of Blue Coast Coastal Lime Bitters
• 2 ounces Sparkling Water
• Garnish: Mint Sprig

Directions:

1. In a mixing glass, combine the lime, mint leaves, and sugar.
2. Using a muddler, mash the ingredients until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Add the strawberries and mash until the juice is extracted.
4. Fill two-thirds full with ice and add the rum and bitters.
5. Stir for 10 to 15 seconds, or until well chilled.
6. Fill a Collins glass with crushed ice and strain the cocktail into the glass.
7. Top with the sparkling water and garnish with the mint.