Thai Basil Mojito

Ingredients

• 2 cups ice
• 1 fluid ounce lime juice
• 0.75 fluids ounce simple syrup
• 12 freshs Thai basil leaves
• 1.5 fluids ounces rum
• 2 fluids ounces club soda
• lime wedge , optional
• 1 Thai basil sprig , optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Fill a collins glass with ice and set aside.

2. 2

   In a cocktail shaker, combine lime juice, simple syrup and Thai basil leaves. Use a muddler to crush the leaves for about 10 seconds. Add rum and 1 cup of ice. Seal and shake vigorously until outside is frosted, 10 to 15 seconds.

3. 3

   Strain mojito into the glass and top with club soda; gently stir. Garnish with lime wedge and Thai basil sprig, if desired.