Mojito Light

• 3 parts light rum (1 1/2 oz.)
• 3 lime wedges
• 4 mint leaves
• 1 packet of sweetener
• Soda water

In a shaker, pour the sweetener and squeeze the juice from the 3 lime wedges, dropping the wedges in when finished. Tear the mint leaves into large chunks and drop into the shaker as well. Pour a splash of soda water in, to help soften the ingredients. Grab a muddler (or a pestle) and use it to mash the sweetener with the mint and fruit.

It will probably take about 10 mashes to adequately release the oils and flavor from the mint and limes. You don't want to over-muddle the drink because you will destroy the mint leaves. Put as much ice in the shaker as you think would fill an old-fashioned glass. Pour in the rum and shake well. Pour shaker contents into the glass and top off with soda water. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Martinis

The classic martini is a great drink to hold in a perfectly manicured hand while smiling coyly at a suitor's advances. They come in those delicate, triangular glasses and can have fun names like the Flirtini or the Chocotini. But don't order one at a busy club, as it is bound to slosh all over the floor before you reach your destination. (Order one on the rocks if this is the case.)