Italian Basil Mojito
6 to 8 large Basil leaves 2 teaspoons of sugar the juice of one lime 1 shot of Orangecello 1 shot of silver rum soda water Muddle the basil, sugar and line juice in the bottom of a glass or more ideally in a martini shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain this mixture into your drinking glass which should have some ice in it and add the Orangecello, rum, and soda water. Add a leaf or two of Basil for garnish and added flavor. This recipe can be changed to your liking by leaving out the lime, which give it a more intense Basil flavor; or by using Agave in the Raw instead of sugar which gives it a smoother and a little sweeter taste. If club soda or soda water is not available, you can use Squirt but then we like to leave out the lime as it gets too citrusy. |