Good Food Every Day

White Tea and Muddled Basil Mojito
Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Total Time 10 minutes Servings 2

Ingredients

6 white tea bags
2 tablespoons honey
2 limes
handful of fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
handful of fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
ice cubes
2 ounces white rum
1/2 cup sparkling water

Instructions

1. Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small pot over high heat. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the tea bags, cover, and steep for 3 minutes. Discard the tea bags and stir in the honey. Let cool to room temperature.

2. Meanwhile, cut one lime into quarters. In each of two high ball glasses, muddle two lime wedges, half the mint, and half the basil. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lime into each glass. Add a few large ice cubes, 1 ounce rum, 1/4 cup brewed tea, and 1/4 cup sparkling water. Stir, then garnish with mint and basil sprigs.