Thai Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with mint and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish & Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Herbs
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and Thai basil leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the leaves to release their essential oils, being careful not to shred them too much.
- 2
Add Lime and Syrup
Pour in the lime juice and simple syrup over the muddled herbs. This will help mix the flavors together.
- 3
Add Rum
Add the white rum to the cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Secure the lid and shake well for about 10-15 seconds, until the mixture is well chilled.
Serving
- 4
Strain and Serve
Fill a glass with ice and strain the cocktail mixture over the ice, ensuring to leave the herb pieces behind in the shaker.
- 5
Top with Club Soda
Pour the club soda over the strained cocktail to add a refreshing fizz. Stir gently to combine.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish your Thai Mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint for an attractive presentation.