Basil-Cucumber Mojito

Cocktail - Drinks

I love mojitos, but sometimes I am just not feeling the mint. Luckily, this is a great alternative that brings together the complex aromatic flavor of basil and the cool, refreshing splash of a cucumber.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 mojito

Basil-Cucumber Mojito

Ingredients

3 slices 1/4-inch-thick slices cucumber

8 leaves basil

or more to taste

2 lime slices

2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers rum

2 raw sugar cubes

ice cubes as desired

1 splash club soda

1 cucumber wedge for garnish

1 sprig fresh basil for garnish

Frozen Melon Margaritas

Drinks

Directions

Step 1

Put cucumbers basil leaves lime slices rum and raw sugar cubes into a metal cocktail shaker. Mash mixture together with a muddler until the sugar cubes have dissolved. Add ice place lid onto the shaker and shake vigorously; strain into a chilled glass tumbler filled with ice. Top cocktail with club soda and garnish with cucumber wedge and basil sprig.

Nutritional Information

Basil-Cucumber Mojito

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 238.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.7g 1%

Carbohydrates: 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 8.6g

Fat: 0.2g

Vitamin A Iu: 528.6IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin C: 9.8mg 16%

Folate: 12.5mcg 3%

Calcium: 45.2mg 5%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 17.5mg 6%

Potassium: 144.5mg 4%

Sodium: 13.8mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 1.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.