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Jenny's Mojito

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Let me preface this post by saying we (hubby and I) don't drink much. Actually we hardly drink at all except for holidays or the rare celebration.  So for me to have an actual recipe for an alcoholic drink is pretty exceptional. It all started many years ago...OK not really. I like the occasional Pina Colada, Margarita, or white wine.  I don't know how I really even started going for Mojitos. Maybe I heard something somewhere from a friend. I do recall one year for our anniversary, I had an outstanding Mango Mojito. Of course, the idea of making one at home, myself, totally slipped my mind until just now as I type this one up. Inspiration!  (Hello Kern's Mango Nectar! Meet my good friend Ronrico...) Ingredients for 1 drink 2 teaspoons granulated white sugar 5-6 mint leaves 2 slices of lime 2 shots light rum 1 Tablespoon spiced rum Sprite, Sierra Mist,. seltzer, soda, Club soda, 7-Up, or similar ice extra mint leaves for garnish Method 1. Combine sugar and mint in a pi