from Yolanda Gonzalez
1. In a tall glass, squeeze the juice of half a lime.
2. Add a couple teaspoons of sugar (more or less depending on your sweet tooth)
3. Tear a few leaves of mint and add to glass. With the hand of a wooden spoon (or some other blunt device) smash the leaves with the sugar and lime juice mixture dissolving the sugar.
4. Fill glass with ice.
5. Add a shot of rum.
6. Fill the rest of glass with sparkling water (club soda, sprite, perrier, etc)
7. Garnish with a wedge of lime and a sprig of mint then enjoy!f