Thai Basil No-Jito

Mojitos are one of our favorite drinks.. that fresh mint, the lime! Oh man! It can't get much better than that when you want a refreshing drink. Try this mocktail version for something to sip on all day long!

Makes one drink; Serving glass suggestion: Highball

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 leaves fresh Thai basil
  • 8 leaves fresh mint
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • Crushed ice
  • 1/2 lime, cut in half
  • 8 oz. carbonated water
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, trimmed


INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Muddle the basil, mint, and sugar in a glass until the herbs are fragrant and mashed together.
  2. Add crushed ice to the glass, squeeze in the lime juice, and top with the carbonated water.

NOTES

Garnish with the lemongrass.