Basil-Cucumber Mojito

I love mojitos, but sometimes I am just not feeling the mint. Luckily, this is a great alternative that brings together the complex aromatic flavor of basil and the cool, refreshing splash of a cucumber.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 splash club soda
• 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 cucumber wedge for garnish
• 1 sprig fresh basil for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.n