Basil Mojitos

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Ingredients

  • About 10 large basil leaves, divided
  • 1/4 cup plus 4 tsp. superfine sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup white rum
  • About 1/2 cup cold club soda
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Whirl 2 basil leaves and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until well blended; transfer to a plate and set aside.
  2. Put 6 to 8 remaining basil leaves in a large cocktail shaker with a few ice cubes, the remaining 4 tsp. sugar, and lime juice. Muddle the mixture with the back of a thick wooden spoon, keeping your hand over the top to prevent spilling, until basil has broken up.
  3. Add rum and a few more ice cubes to shaker, cover, and shake to blend. Rub a lime wedge along rim of 2 lowball glasses and dip in basil sugar (reserve remaining sugar for more cocktails). Add a few ice cubes to each glass. Remove top from shaker (do not strain), and divide mixture between glasses. Top off each with club soda and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

67 kcal 3% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2g 4% DV
Total Fat 0.8g 1% DV
Carbs 14.6g 5% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 24.8mg 1% DV
Potassium 253.3mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 66.3mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 18mg 20% DV
Calcium 58.3mg 4% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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