Place mint leaves, and sugar in bottom of glass. Muddle, or crush the mint and sugar together until it has broken up and the essential oils have been released. Add crushed ice, rum, and lime juice. Stir ingredients together and top off with the soda water.
Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta
16 ounces Italian bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) jar marinated roasted sweet red peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 onion, chopped
3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Method
Preheat your oven's broiler.
Slice bread loaf into 1-inch thick portions. Brush each slice on one side with olive oil. Broil, oil-side up, until barely golden. Remove from broiler pan and cool.
In a medium bowl, mix together roasted pepper, garlic, tomato, basil, onion, and balsamic vinegar. Spoon mixture evenly on each toast and serve immediately.
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