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Basil Lemon Mock Mojito

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Usually mojitos are made with mint leaves. The peppery pungent taste of the basil complements the tangy citrus taste of the lemon. Instead of holy basil (tulsi), you can also use mint or sweet basil leaves.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
RECIPE CATEGORY: Beverages
HERB: Basil

Ingredients
  

  • 18 to 20 small holy basil leaves OR
  • cup holy basil leaves (about 1 gram (or sweet basil or mint))
  • 2 thin round lemon slices
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • A pinch of salt
  • 2 cups (or 500 ml) club soda (sparkling water or water)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoon sugar or to taste (or sweetener of choice)

Instructions
 

  1. In a mortar-pestle or pitcher, add ⅛ cup basil leaves, 2 slices of lemon, 1 to 2 Tbsp sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Muddle all the ingredients with the pestle.
  3. Spoon the muddled ingredients into two glasses.
  4. In each glass, add 1 Tbsp lemon juice and crushed ice or ice cubes.
  5. Pour in club soda, sparkling water or water.
  6. Stir very well with a stirrer or spoon. Serve immediately.

Notes

2 Tbsp sugar makes the drink sweet. Use 1 Tbsp of sugar for a more tangy taste or
sweetener of choice.
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