Thai Basil No-Jito

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Nut-Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

The traditional Cuban mojito is made with mint. Here, we add Thai basil to give it an exotic twist. (If you can’t find Thai basil, use regular basil; it’s a different flavor but still delicious.)

By Betsy Nelson | Experience Life

Makes1 serving
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

8 leaves fresh Thai basil
8 leaves fresh mint
1/2 tsp. sugar
Crushed ice
1/2 lime, cut in half
8 oz. carbonated water
1 lemongrass stalk, trimmed

(Alcohol option: White rum)

Directions

STEP 1

Muddle the basil, mint, and sugar in a glass until the herbs are fragrant and mashed together.

STEP 2

Add crushed ice to the glass, squeeze in the lime juice, and top with the carbonated water.

STEP 3

Serve in a Highball glass and garnish with the lemongrass, if desired.

Nutritional information

Photography by: Andrea D’Agosto; Prop Styling: Alicia Buszczak; Food Stylist: Marian Cooper Cairns

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