Zutaten für Lemongrass Lime Thai Basil Mojito
- 4 stalks lemongrass
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for syrup) + 1/2 teaspoon per glass (for cocktail)
- Limes
- 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves (about a handful per glass)
- White Rum
- Club soda, to top
- Ice
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Zubereitung von Lemongrass Lime Thai Basil Mojito
- **Part 1: Lemongrass Simple Syrup**
- Chop 4 stalks of lemongrass into 1-inch pieces and gently bruise them using a mortar and pestle to release their oils.
- Combine the bruised lemongrass, 1 cup of water, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the syrup steep for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator) to allow the lemongrass to infuse.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the lemongrass to extract all the flavor. Discard the lemongrass.
- Refrigerate the strained syrup until ready to use. (It will keep for up to 2 weeks).
- **Part 2: Cocktail Assembly**
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar to each of 4 cocktail glasses.
- Add 1 lime wedge to each glass along with a handful (about 1/4 cup) of fresh Thai basil leaves.
- Gently muddle the sugar, lime, and basil in each glass to release their flavors.
- Pour 2 ounces of white rum into each glass.
- Add 2 ounces of the chilled lemongrass simple syrup to each glass.
- Fill each glass with ice.
- Top with club soda.
- Stir gently and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
60g
Fat
0g
Carbs
6g