Mojito

1 small bunch mint, washed, dried and chopped
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1-1/2 to 2 cups white rum
Ice
1/2 cup club soda

Combine the mint, lime juice and sugar in a mixing bowl.
Mix the mint, lime juice and sugar together until well combined.
Stir in the rum and mix until the sugar is all dissolved.
To serve, fill a pitcher with 2 cups crushed ice and pour the cocktail mixture over.
Stir to mix and chill the liquid.
Serve in a tall glass topped with a splash of club soda.