Basil-Cucumber Mojito Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

3 slices 1/4-inch-thick slices cucumber

8 leaves basil, or more to taste

2 lime slices

2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers rum

2 raw sugar cubes

ice cubes as desired

1 splash club soda (Optional)

1 cucumber wedge for garnish

1 sprig fresh basil for garnish

Methods :

Step 1

Put cucumbers, basil leaves, lime slices, rum, and raw sugar cubes into a metal cocktail shaker. Mash mixture together with a muddler until the sugar cubes have dissolved. Add ice, place lid onto the shaker, and shake vigorously; strain into a chilled glass tumbler filled with ice. Top cocktail with club soda and garnish with cucumber wedge and basil sprig.