Bajito
| 6 fresh | Mint leaves |
| 6 fresh | Basil leaves |
| 2 fl oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 1 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/4 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Collins glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of mint sprigs.
Method
- Gently MUDDLE mint in base of shaker (just to bruise).
- ADD rum, sugar and lime juice.
- Half fill glass with crushed ice and CHURN (stir) with bar spoon.
- Add more crushed ice and CHURN some more.
Garnish
- Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
Health & Nutrition
Alcohol content:
We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:
- 18.9 grams of pure alcohol
History
Discovered in 2004 at Excelsior Bar, Boston, USA.
Review
Basically a Mojito with basil as well as mint.
Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
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