Yeah, they're trendy as hell right now, but a well-made Mojito is still a thing of beauty. This variation adds lemon rind to the classic recipe, and a dash of aromatic bitters, which I've seen Cuban bartenders do when I've had Mojitos in Spain. The Agricole Blanc is very funky and earthy, similar to Cachaça.

Ingredients:

12 mint leaves
Rind of 1 small lemon (without the white pith)
Juice of 1 small lime (about 1 1/2 oz.)
1 teaspoon sugar or simple syrup
1/2 cup crushed ice
2 ounces Rhum Agricole Blanc (I used Neissen from Martinique)
Dash of aromatic bitters (I used Fee Bros)
Club soda to taste

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves, lemon rind, and lime juice. Combine with the sugar, rum and ice, then stir. Pour into a tall glass, then top with sparkling mineral water and crushed ice to fill. Add a dash of aromatic bitters on top. Garnish with mint sprig.