Mojito drink

It is very hot outside and I would like to drink something cold and tasty. I found recipe for Mojito which is perfect for me.  
Mojito is a traditional Cuban highball. It contains white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water and mint (in Cuba yerba buena or spearmint).  It is very popular in Spain and other countries where summer is really hot.

 

The name mojito probably comes from Spanish word mojado (wet) or Cuban seasoning. 
Mojito was a favorite drink of Francis Drake an English sea captain and privateer. It was similar to other drink in 19th century which was known as "El Draque". Also Ernest Hemingway used to drink a cocktail from Cuba.
And this is my favorite recipe of Mojito!!!

Ingredients

Serves : 1 

• 10 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
• 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
• 5 or 6 ice cubes
• 1 shot of rum
• 120ml soda water

Directions

Prep: 10min , ready in: 10min

• 1. Place mint leaves and 1 of the lime wedges into a tall glass.
  2. Smash or crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice.
  3. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and crush again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture.
  4. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with soda water. Stir, taste and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.