A favourite of writer Ernest Hemingway, the mojito can often be tricky to get right.

Newstalk.com's The Cocktail Mix has employed the skills of our trusted mixologist Linda O'Rourke of House Dublin to show us exactly how it's done.

What you'll need:

• 3 slices of lime
• A splash of lime juice
• A little sugar syrup
• Two shots of white rum
• Some mint leaves
• Plenty of crushed ice
• Soda water to taste
• A knife for chopping

Takeaway Tip: Crush the mint leaves with your hands to avoid getting smaller bits of leaves left in your mouth as you sip - not a good look while your propping up the bar!

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