For the muscadine simple syrup:

• Combine simple syrup ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes until muscadines become soft and break open.
• Remove pan from heat. Strain syrup over a fine mesh sieve. Using the back of a spoon, mash the muscadines to extract as much of the juice as possible. Discard the solids. Allow simple syrup to cool completely.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups of simple syrup

For the mojitos:

• Place about 10 fresh mint leaves in the bottom of a glass. Muddle the mint leaves. If you don't have a muddler, I also like to roll the leaves between my palms to bruise them and draw out the oils before adding them to the glass.
• Fill the glass with ice. Add muscadine simple syrup and rum. Squeeze half a lime wedge into the glass.
• Top each glass with club soda.