Some of us are holding on  strong to this last month of summer (raises hand!)  If you are holding on to these warm sunny days like myself, here is a yummy summer slurp from our own Cheryl – aka: gonewiththewind 

PINEAPPLE MOJITO

• 8 large fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup
• Juice from 1/2 of a fresh lime (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1/2 cup white rum
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup club soda
• Pineapple wedges, lime wheels and/or fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)

1. Muddle the mint leaves with simple syrup and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add rum and pineapple juice. Cover and shake vigorously. Strain into 2 glasses filled with ice and top each glass with 1/4 cup club soda.

Enjoy!