Thai Basil Mojito Recipe
Refreshing cocktail with Thai basil and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a highball glass and fill it with ice cubes to chill.
- 2
Muddle Ingredients
In a shaker, combine the fresh Thai basil leaves, fresh lime juice, and sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the ingredients together, releasing the basil's aromatic oils. Muddle until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Add Rum
Pour in the white rum over the muddled mixture in the shaker.
- 4
Shake
Add ice to the shaker, cover it, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine all ingredients well.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared highball glass filled with ice cubes.
- 6
- 7
Garnish
Garnish the drink with lime wedges and Thai basil sprigs on top for an aromatic finish.
