Lemongrass and Thai Basil Mojito
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Course:
Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine:
American, Cuban
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
For the lemongrass simple syrup (makes 1 cup)
- 3 stalks lemongrass
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
For the cocktail (makes 1)
- 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Add the slice of lime and basil leaves to the bottom of a glass. Muddle them together.
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Add the rum, simple syrup, and ice. Top off with some Coconut Lacroix or club soda.
Recipe Notes