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Herb twist cojito
Ingredients
- 1 bunch (115g) fresh mint, plus more for garnish
- 1 bunch (115g) fresh basil
- 340g sugar
- 250ml water
- 4 limes, juiced, plus wedges, for serving
- 700ml coconut rum
- 1(900ml) tin coconut milk
- 1L seltzer water
Method
How to make Herb twist cojito
1) Make an herb infused simple syrup by combining the mint, basil, sugar and water in a pot. Cook over medium heat until the syrup turns clear.
2) Strain the syrup into a pitcher. Squeeze in the lime juice. Stir in the rum and coconut milk. Add wedges of lime and sprigs of mint to the pitcher for color. Pour into a highball glass over ice. Top with seltzer.
