Blackberry Basil Mojito

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp cane sugar
• 1/2 medium lime ((quartered))
• 3 ripe blackberries ((plus more for garnish))
• 6-7 basil leaves ((plus more for garnish))
• 1.7 ounces white rum ((such as Bacardi))
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1/4 cup soda water ((aka club soda))

Steps

1. 1

   Add lime segments, blackberries, and sugar to a cocktail glass and gently muddle 7-8 times (use a muddler or anything with a blunt edge, such as the handle end of a spatula).

2. 2

   Add basil and gently muddle again 4-5 times to infuse flavor.

3. 3

   Add white rum and gently stir/fold with a spoon to combine.

4. 4

   Then add crushed ice, gently stir, and top with a splash of club soda. Gently stir/fold once more. Then garnish with a bit more crushed ice and garnish with basil.