Thai Basil Mojito Recipe
A refreshing cocktail with Thai basil and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Thai basil
In a sturdy glass, add the 10 fresh Thai basil leaves and the fresh lime juice. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 2
Add sweeteners
Add the simple syrup to the muddled basil and lime juice mixture. Stir lightly to combine the flavors.
- 3
Combine with rum
Pour in the 2 oz of white rum to the glass, mixing well with the muddled basil, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- 4
Add ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, about 1 cup worth, allowing the ice to chill the mixture.
- 5
Top with club soda
Slowly pour 4 oz of club soda over the ice and cocktail mixture. Stir gently to combine.
Garnishing
- 6
Final touches
Garnish the cocktail with 2 lime wedges on the rim of the glass and add 2 fresh Thai basil leaves on top for aroma and decoration.
