Description
A refreshing twist on the classic mojito, featuring smoked cherries and fresh basil for a unique flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 6–8 fresh basil leaves
- 4–6 smoked cherries
- Club soda
- Ice
Instructions
- In a glass, muddle the smoked cherries and basil leaves together.
- Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the glass.
- Fill the glass with ice and stir well to combine.
- Top off with club soda and garnish with additional basil leaves and cherries if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger smoky flavor, use more smoked cherries.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup.
- Fresh basil can be substituted with mint for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Smoked Cherry, Basil, Mojito, Cocktail, Refreshing Drink