Thai Basil Mojito

Though it originates in Latin America, a Mojito already shares ingredients that compliment Thai foods. Sugary sweetness, sharp lime juice, and mint are a part of Thai salads like laap. Adding palm sugar instead of cane sugar brings a deeper flavor to the sweetness that balances this cocktail – plus, palm sugar paste dissolves more easily than sugar crystals. The addition of Thai basil gives this Mojito a surprising, peppery kick.

• Ready In: 4 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  leaves of fresh mint
• 6  leaves  fresh Thai basil
• 4  tablespoons palm sugar
• 6  tablespoons lime juice
• 6  ounces white rum
•  club soda or  seltzer water
•  ice

Directions

1. In a shaker or mixing glass muddle together mint and Thai basil then add remaining ingredients pix thoroughly. Pour into four glasses, then fill to the top with ice and soda water.