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Mojito with Basil

(Rum, Lime, Mint and Basil Cocktail)Garnishes: fresh mint and basil sprigs and lime slices

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 drink.

Ingredients

2 fresh mint sprigs, chopped
2 fresh basil sprigs, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) light rum
Chilled club soda or seltzer water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a tall glass with back of a spoon crush mint and basil with sugar and lime juice until sugar is dissolved and stir in rum. Add ice cubes and top off drink with club soda or seltzer water.

    Step 2

    Stir drink well and garnish with mint, basil, and lime.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesMojitoRumCubanCaribbeanLimeCitrusFruitMintHerbs & SpicesBasilQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookSummerGourmet
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