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What's Cookin Good Lookin - Homemade Food Cocktails: Magical Strawberry BasilMojito

Strawberry Basil Mojito

The Strawberry Basil Mojito is a knockout combination of sweet with just the right amount of bitter. It's the perfect for those hot summer days where you want to kickback with a delicious cocktail.
Prep Time 4 minutes

Equipment

  • Pint Glass
  • Masher
  • Jigger
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Lewis Bag & Mallet

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 Basil Leaves
  • 3-4 Strawberries
  • 2 Oz White Rum (60ml)
  • 1 Oz Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice (30ml)
  • ½ Oz Simple Syrup (15ml)
  • Oz Club Soda (45ml)
  • Fresh Basil (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Roughly tear the basil leaves them and drop them in the pint glass.
  • Half the strawberries and put them in the pint glass.
  • Use the masher to crush everything in the glass.
  • Put in 3 or 4 ice cubes.
  • Add the rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the glass and then give it a stir.
  • Add crushed ice to the top and then top off with soda water.
  • Garnish with feast basil.

Notes

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