Slojito
Slojito
A version of the modern classic Mojito cocktail, this swaps in London Dry Gin and basil for the traditional rum and mint combination that leaves a great lingering taste.
Ingredients
Serves:
1
50mlSloe Gin
1tspBrown Sugar
10leavesBasil Leaves
1splash(es)Soda Water
1.9 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1 x Tall glass
1 x Ice
1 x Jigger
1 x Muddler
1 x Stirrer
1 x Chopping board
1 x Knife
Method
Muddle
Press down on 10 basil leaves and a teaspoon of brown sugar with a muddler to extract the juices and flavour in a cocktail shaker.
Pour
Use a jigger to measure 50ml Sloe Gin and add ice cubes to the shaker.
Mix
Shake the mixture vigorously until the surface of the cocktail shaker feels chilled.
Pour the mixture into a tall glass.
Top up the drink with a splash of soda water.
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