Spring Herb Mojito

Hardy mint and its close cousin lemon balm are just about the only edible things that are looking robust in our backyards these days.  We plucked a few tender leaves, and plan to kick back and sip these spring herb mojitos as Spring advances.

All those fresh green leaves suspended in white rum with a spritz of lime – the perfect breath of an early spring garden.

Spring Herb Mojito

• 1 teaspoon sugar 

• Small lime, juiced 

• 3 leaves lemon balm 

• 3 leaves mint 

• 2 ounces white rum 

• 1 ounce sparkling water 

• 1 sprig thyme

• Ice

Muddle sugar, lime juice, and herbs together in the bottom of a glass until sugar is dissolved and the herbs release some scent. Pour in rum and sparkling water, fill glass with ice, garnish with thyme sprig.