Mixology Monday: Brown Sugar Basil Mojito
This post is my contribution to September’s Mixology Monday. This month is hosted by Doug at Pegu Blog, and the theme is Lime. [announcement here]
While the weather has been dull gray in a way that would suggest that there might be a fall looming on the horizon, I’m more inclined to believe that we’re heading for another few weeks of heat. It’s central Texas. We have no fall. Fine by me, as I’m more of a summer drinker anyhow. The fizz, and of course, the lime juice rather appeal.
One of my favorite lime-based things is the classic mojito. This variation is one I arrived at after a friend suggested, some years ago, basil mojitos.
Brown Sugar Basil Mojito
(Scaled for pint glass)
2 teaspoons brown sugar
juice of 1 lime
5-7 basil leaves
3 oz. white rum
soda waterDissolve sugar in lime juice. Muddle in basil leaves. Add rum. Fill glass with ice, top with soda water and stir. Garnish with a basil leaf and serve with a straw.
