Advent calendar 7 - Chinks...

Of course what would Christmas be without a few drinks? 

Well, today is Sunday and as usual my Sunday afternoons, particularly the ones where the hail and rain freezes on the windows, are made just a little warmer with a Mojito or two.

Today's Mojitos were particularly required as we spent most of the early afternoon putting up Christmas decorations. Over the years my joy at doing this has become less with each passing year and today - to be perfectly honest - I almost couldn't be bothered at all.

Thankfully they are up now and it won't be too long before we are taking them down.

So with that I formally declare the time of day to be Mojito time! Please feel free to join me.

Here's what you need...

70ml white rum

Mint Leaves

Lime wedges

25ml sugar syrup

Soda water

Here's how you do it...

Crush the mint in your palms to releases the aromas and place at the bottom of the glass.

Chop lime into slices and place on top of the mint.

Add sugar syrup on top of the mint and lime.

Muddle gently to release the lime juices.

Fill your glass 3/4 full with crushed ice

Pour in white rum and soda water.

Stir everything together well, sugar rim the glass, and garnish with a lime slice and mint sprig if you can be bothered.

Chinks!