Pineapple-Mint Mojito

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   Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, add mint, and let cool completely.

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   Meanwhile, place pineapple in a blender and puree until smooth.

3. 3

   Strain mint syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into pineapple puree and pulse to combine. Transfer to a jar, cover, and chill.

4. 4

   For each cocktail, muddle 2 pieces of pineapple, 3 lime wedges, and 1 tablespoon mint leaves in a cocktail shaker until lightly crushed.

5. 5

   Add 2 ounces rum and 2 ounces pineapple-mint puree to cocktail shaker, fill with ice, cover, and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds.

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   Pour drink into a highball glass (do not strain) and top off with club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve with a straw.

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