Thai Basil Mojito

Name: Thai Basil Mojito
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 Servings
Ingredients: 🧊 2 cups ice; 🍋 1 fluid ounce lime juice; 3/4 fluid ounce simple syrup; 1 1/2 fluid ounces rum; 2 fluid ounces club soda; Thai basil leaves; 🍋 Lime wedge; Thai basil sprig (optional)

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2.5 Min
1 Servings
$4.5

Thai Basil Mojito

Cost $4.5, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

2.5 Min
1 Servings
$4.5

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients
- 🧊 2 cups ice
- 🍋 1 fluid ounce lime juice
- 3/4 fluid ounce simple syrup
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces rum
- 2 fluid ounces club soda
Garnish
- Thai basil leaves
- 🍋 Lime wedge
- Thai basil sprig (optional)

STEPS

Fill a collins glass with ice and set aside.

In a cocktail shaker, combine lime juice, simple syrup, and Thai basil leaves. Use a muddler to crush the leaves for about 10 seconds. Add rum and 1 cup of ice. Seal and shake vigorously until the outside is frosted, 10 to 15 seconds.

Strain the mojito into the glass and top with club soda; gently stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and Thai basil sprig, if desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

164

Calories

1
Protein
20
Carbs
0
Fats

💡 For a stronger herbal flavor, let the Thai basil leaves sit in the lime juice and simple syrup for a few minutes before muddling.Adjust the sweetness by reducing or increasing the simple syrup to your taste.For a non-alcoholic version, replace rum with more club soda or a splash of ginger ale.