Basil-Cucumber Mojito Recipe

Basil-Cucumber Mojito Recipe

  • 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 (optional)
  • 1 cucumber wedge for garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh basil for garnish
  1. 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.