A refreshing Cuban highball. White rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint. It's a perfect balance of sweetness, citrus, and herbaceous mint flavors.

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Place fresh_mint_leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release oils.
Add granulated_sugar (or syrup) and fresh_lime_juice. Muddle again gently.
Fill the glass almost to the top with ice_cubes.
Pour in the white_rum and top with soda_water.
Stir thoroughly to lift the mint leaves from the bottom and dissolve sugar.
Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime slice.