White Tea and Muddled Basil Mojito

Name: Teh Putih dan Mojito Kemangi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 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

Fresh brewed white tea mixed with a splash of rum and honey, muddled with mint and basil, and topped off with sparkling water. 

⏱️ 10 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 🔥 Cook: 5 min 📊 Easy 👁️ 2 views

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 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

Steps

1. Bring 1 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.