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Pitcher of mojitos for eight

First make some lime-mint ice cubes: Pour fresh lime juice into an ice cube tray and add a mint leaf to each cube, then freeze.

Chill pitcher.

Combine 1 bunch fresh mint (about 40 leaves) and 1/2 cup sugar in 4-cup bowl. Use a muddler, pestle or sturdy wooden spoon to vigorously crush into paste. Stir in 1/2 cup lime juice and 1 1/2 to 2 cups light rum. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or up to several hours.

Strain mixture into the chilled pitcher. Add lime-mint ice cubes and an extra handful of fresh mint. Stir. To serve each drink, pour about 1/3 cup of mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice. Top with soda water and stir. Garnish with mint sprig and lime wedge.

(Adapted from “The Backyard Bartender” by Nicole Aloni, Clarkson Potter.)

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