BASIL-CUCUMBER MOJITO

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I love mojitos, but sometimes I am just not feeling the mint. Luckily, this is a great alternative that brings together the complex aromatic flavor of basil and the cool, refreshing splash of a cucumber.

Provided by DJSayaka

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
1 cucumber wedge for garnish
1 sprig fresh basil for garnish

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 13.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

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