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Basil Lychee Mojito

A twist on the classic Mojito made with gin, this Lychee Basil Mojito is a refreshing sweet-tangy cocktail perfect for summer sipping.

Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: European

Ingredients

  • 1 large lime , quartered
  • 2 tbsp palm sugar or 1 tsp sugar syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves
  • 80 ml (⅓ cup) lychee juice
  • 80 ml (⅓ cup) gin or light rum

Instructions

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  1. Put the lime, palm sugar and basil in your cocktail shaker. Muddle the limes with the end of a clean rolling pin, crushing the sugar and basil and getting the juice out of the limes.
  2. Add the sugar syrup, lychee juice and gin.
  3. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously until a frost forms on the shaker. Have a taste and adjust to taste.
  4. Either strain into chilled martini glasses or serve in rocks glasses over plenty of crushed ice.