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Lemongrass and Thai Basil Mojito | A Nerd Cooks
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Lemongrass and Thai Basil Mojito

This Lemongrass and Thai Basil Mojito is sweet, fizzy, and just a little bit exotic.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Inactive Time0 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 217kcal
Author: Lauren Pacek

Equipment

Ingredients

For the lemongrass simple syrup (makes 1 cup)

  • 3 stalks lemongrass
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water

For the cocktail

  • 1 thin slice of lime
  • 4 leaves fresh Thai basil
  • 2 oz white rum
  • 2 oz lemongrass simple syrup
  • ice
  • Coconut LaCroix or club soda

Instructions

To make the lemongrass simple syrup

  • Start by cutting your stalks of lemongrass into 1-inch sections. Bruise them with a meat mallet/rolling pin/mortar and pestle. Set them aside for a moment.
  • Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar is entirely dissolved. Allow it to come to a boil, then turn off the heat. Add the lemongrass and allow it to steep for 2 hours.
  • Strain the syrup, pressing down on the lemongrass to extract all of the flavor. This simple syrup will keep in the fridge for about 4 weeks.

To make the cocktail

  • Add the slice of lime and basil leaves to the bottom of a glass. Muddle them together. 
  • Add the rum, simple syrup, and ice. Top off with some Coconut Lacroix or club soda.

Notes

  • Use your favorite light rum (sometimes called white rum or silver rum).

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 473g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 279mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 382g