Ingredients
½ lemon (juiced)
8 10 fresh mint leaves
1 2 tsp sugar or honey
Ice cubes
1 oz white rum (optional)
Soda water or sparkling water
Lemon slice (for garnish)

Steps
1. Put mint leaves, lemon juice, and sugar in a glass.
2. Muddle gently to release the mint flavor.
3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
4. Add rum if you want an alcoholic mojito.
5. Top with soda water.
6. Stir well so the yellow lemon juice mixes through the drink.
7. Garnish with lemon slice and mint.