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Basil Mojitos





Total Time
10 mins

In the same family as mint (the usual choice for a mojito), basil takes the cocktail a step further, adding hints of clove and anise. Muddling turns the drink bright green.

Basil: Basil Mojitos (0713)




Photo by Annabelle Breakey
  About 10 large basil leaves, divided
 1/4 cup plus 4 tsp. superfine sugar, divided
 1/4 cup lime juice
 1/2 cup white rum
  About 1/2 cup cold club soda
  Lime wedges
Step 1
1

Whirl 2 basil leaves and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until well blended; transfer to a plate and set aside.

Step 2
2

Put 6 to 8 remaining basil leaves in a large cocktail shaker with a few ice cubes, the remaining 4 tsp. sugar, and lime juice. Muddle the mixture with the back of a thick wooden spoon, keeping your hand over the top to prevent spilling, until basil has broken up.

Step 3
3

Add rum and a few more ice cubes to shaker, cover, and shake to blend. Rub a lime wedge along rim of 2 lowball glasses and dip in basil sugar (reserve remaining sugar for more cocktails). Add a few ice cubes to each glass. Remove top from shaker (do not strain), and divide mixture between glasses. Top off each with club soda and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186Calories from Fat 0.0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 14mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.