Raspberry-Basil Mojito
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(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
Try a twist on the classic mojito. This raspberry-basil mojito is the right amount of tart and sweet for a warm summer's eve.
Ingredients
6 fresh mint leaves
4 1/2 tsp basil syrup
1/4 cup raspberries
2 oz white rum
1 oz fresh lime juice
Instructions
TO make basil syrup: Mix 1 bunch of fresh basil, 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small pot. Boil for 1 min. Chill. Strain. (Keeps well, refrigerated, up to 2 weeks.)
MUDDLE mint, syrup and raspberries in a shaker.
FILL with ice. Add rum and lime juice.
SHAKE, then pour into a tall glass. Garnish with raspberry and mint skewer.
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