Ingredients

• 0.75 fluids ounce lime juice
• 9 freshs mint leaves , divided
• 2 fluids ounces dark spiced rum
• 1.5 fluids ounces simple syrup
• 2 dashes bitters , or more to taste
• ice cubes
• 1 slice lime
• 2 fluids ounces Champagne , or more to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Gently muddle lime juice with 8 mint leaves in a shaker using a wooden spoon or cocktail muddler.
2. 2 Add rum, simple syrup, bitters, and a handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a cocktail glass and top with Champagne. Garnish with a slice of lime and the remaining mint leaf.

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