A refreshing and delicious take on the classic mojito with cucumbers and basil.
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Serving Size 1
Ingredients
6-8fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1lime (half juiced and half cut into wedges)
English cucumber (1" thick slice cut in half plus 3 thin slices)
1tablespoonhoney simple syrup*see below
1ouncewhite rum (or vodka)
soda water
Instructions
In a sturdy glass or jar, add basil leaves, lime juice, lime wedges, thick slices of cucumber, honey simple syrup and rum. With a muddler or wooden spoon, work to combine flavours (until the basil leaves and cucumber start to break down).
Fill glass half way (or a bit more) with ice. Add the thin cucumber slices and top with soda water. Garnish with a basil leaf.
*For the honey simple syrup, combine equal parts honey and water (say 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup water) in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the honey dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using. Store in an airtight container or jar in the fridge.