A refreshing Bajito cocktail garnished with mint in a Collins glass

Bajito

Herbal
Citrusy

A refreshing and herbaceous twist on the classic Mojito with the addition of basil for an aromatic complexity.

Time to make
5 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Strength
Medium

Ingredients

1 serving
  • Lime Juice1.00 oz
  • Basil leaves6.00 oz
  • Mint leaves6.00 oz
  • Rich Simple (2:1) syrup0.25 oz
  • Light rum2.00 oz

Equipement

Serving details

  • GlasswareCollins
  • GarnishMint sprig
  • IceCrushedIce
  • TemperatureChilled

How to make it

  • Lightly muddle mint and basil in glass just enough to bruise.
  • Add rum, sugar, and lime juice.
  • Half fill glass with crushed ice and churn (stir) with a bar spoon.
  • Add more crushed ice and churn some more.
  • Continue adding crushed ice and churning until glass is full.

Other details

  • CaloriesBetween_150_and_200
  • Alcohol volume19.38%
  • Not suitable for

Reviews

4.5
(10)