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Berries and Basil?

Lets make a refreshing springtime cocktail or mocktail, it's one of my favs

How about a "Basil Berry Mojito"? This spring you can enjoy a cool and fresh cocktail or mocktail made right at home, it's easy and tastes so good, from my home to yours. 

Ingredients:

2 oz white rum 

1 oz fresh lime juice.

1 oz simple syrup

6-8 fresh strawberries, hulled

8-10 fresh basil leaves

Soda water

Ice Instructions:

1. Muddle the strawberries and basil leaves in a shaker.

2. Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker with ice.

3. Shake well and strain the mixture into an ice-filled glass.

4. Top with soda water for some fizz.

5. Garnish with a strawberry slice, lime/lemon and a sprig of basil.

6. Enjoy your refreshing Basil Berry Mojito!

Feel free to adjust the sweetness, add more herbs to suit your taste or leave out the rum altogether for a cool and fresh mocktail. Cheers!