Recipe: Lemongrass, Lime & Thai Basil Mojito

By á-81356

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons sugar
• 8 ounces white rum

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from thekitchn.com

Preparation

Step 1

This drink is a riff on the classic mojito, but made with very traditional Thai ingredients. I love how the combination of aromatic Thai basil, lime, and lemongrass syrup make for a refreshing, clean drink. Try this drink on its own, or with our Thai menu, and I guarantee you will be (at least mentally) transported to warm, sunny beaches.

If you want to make this drink non-alcoholic, just skip the rum and add a little extra lemongrass syrup, if you wish.

Lemongrass stalks, trimmed (optional, to use as stir sticks)

First, make the lemongrass simple syrup. Chop the lemongrass stalks into 1-inch pieces, and bruise using a mortar and pestle. Place them in a pot with 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the syrup infuse for about 2 hours, or allow to cool and refrigerate for 24 hours.

To build each cocktail, arrange 4 cocktail glasses on a work surface and place 1/2 teaspoon sugar in each glass. Add 1 lime slice into each glass along with a handful of Thai basil, and muddle together.

Pour in 2 ounces rum and 2 ounces lemongrass syrup. Top with ice and club soda. Stir and serve.

wheat-free