Reserve some mint leaves and lemons for garnish.

Place remaining mint leaves in a medium bowl and add sugar. Mash with muddler for about 5 minutes until mint oils are released and aromatic.

Add rum and lime juice and stir until sugar dissolves.

Using a hand strainer, strain mixture into pitcher.

When ready to serve, add club soda to pitcher and gently stir. (Optionally, you can add it per glass instead.)

Fill glasses with 1 cup crushed ice and pour mojito over.

Garnish each glass with mint leaves and a lime wedge.