Lemon-Basil Mojito

Name: Lemon-Basil Mojito
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: Sprig of basil; Sprig of mint; 1 teaspoon raw sugar or agave nectar; 1 ½ ounces clear rum; Big squeeze of fresh lemon; Club soda or seltzer

Description: Light, herbal, refreshing mojitos for summer days! This is a simple twist on a classic mojito made with basil and lemon. Erin suggests freezing ice cubes with mint, basil and lemon slices, which would be a nice touch. Ingredients listed yield one cocktail.

Prep Time: 5

Ingredients

Sprig of basil
Sprig of mint
1 teaspoon raw sugar or agave nectar
1 ½ ounces clear rum
Big squeeze of fresh lemon
Club soda or seltzer

Instructions

In a sturdy glass, muddle fresh basil and mint leaves with sugar. Add rum and lemon juice.
Fill the glass with ice, top it off with club soda and stir it with a spoon. Enjoy.