Mojito is a
Cuban cocktail. Traditionally it contains white rum, salt, sugar, mint, lemon
juice and soda water. This recipe is a variation of the traditional mojito.
Mojito has
the best flavour when prepared fresh with fresh ingredients and served
immediately. It is generally prepared after the guests arrive. It serves as a
good entertainment for the guest and also they can suggest some adjustments in
sweet and sour taste if required.
Given
measurements makes a single serving. It is easy to muddle the cucumber if
chopped into smaller pieces. I have used English cucumber, seeds are soft. Choose
cucumber that are smaller to medium in size. If using the regular variety of
cucumber discard the seeds.
The process
includes muddling, that is to gently press the ingredients with a wooden pestle
and crush them in order to soften them and release their flavour.
Recipe for Basil cucumber mojito
Ingredients for Basil cucumber mojito
- ½ cup cucumber (finely chopped)
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Half a lemon
- A pinch of salt
- 100 ml soda or sparkling water
- 6 ice cubes
- A pinch of crushed black pepper
How to make
Put the
cucumber pieces, sugar, salt and pepper in a deep, transparent glass container.
You may use a jam bottle for this.
Gently rub
the basil leaves between the palms and add to it. Now use a wooden pestle to
muddle the ingredients. Muddle until the sugar dissolves and the basil and
cucumber release their aroma. This will take not more than a minute.
Put some
ice cubes in serving glass.
Top it with the muddled mixture.
Now pour
some soda or sparkling water. Serve immediately.
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