Name: Frozen Thai basil and makrut lime Mojito
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 220 gm (1 cup) caster sugar; 10 makrut lime leaves, torn 1½ cups firmly packed Thai basil leaves, plus extra to serve; 125 ml (½ cup) lime juice; 160 ml (⅔ cup) white rum; 6 cups crushed ice

Does this frozen Mojito deliver big-time refreshment? Yes. Will you regret making it? Not at all. This recipe asks for Thai basil, but if it’s unavailable substitute sweet basil or a mix of basil and mint.

Ingredients

220 gm (1 cup) caster sugar

10 makrut lime leaves, torn 1½ cups firmly packed Thai basil leaves, plus extra to serve

125 ml (½ cup) lime juice

160 ml (⅔ cup) white rum

6 cups crushed ice

Method

1.Combine sugar, lime leaves and 250ml (1 cup) water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved then simmer 1 minute. Set aside to cool then place in the fridge to chill (2 hours). Strain syrup once cool.

2.Blend syrup and basil in a blender until very smooth. Add juice and rum and blend until combined. Divide crushed ice between 6 serving glasses, top with basil mixture and stir to combine. Garnish with extra Thai basil or mint leaves.

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