Triple-Citrus Mojitos

Combine sugar and water in small batter bowl. Tear six mint leaves in half and place into pitcher; set aside.

Finely chop remaining leaves and place into batter bowl. Zest orange, one of the lemons and one of the limes using zester/scorer; add zest to mint mixture. Microwave on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.

Slice orange, the lemons and the limes in half crosswise. Reserve half of one lemon and half of one lime for garnish. Juice remaining lemon and lime halves using citrus press; add juices to pitcher. Juice orange with juicer; add juice to pitcher.

Pour mint mixture through strainer into pitcher and discard chopped mint. Add rum, if desired. Carefully add soda to avoid overflow. Slice reserved lemon and lime halves and place into pitcher.

Place lid onto pitcher and plunge gently. Serve over ice.