Bajito
Ingredients
- 6 fresh Mint leaves
- 6 fresh Basil leaves
- 2 oz Bacardi Carta Blanca Superior White Rum
- 1 oz Lime juice
- 1⁄4 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
Method
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.
History:
Discovered in 2004 at Excelsior Bar, Boston, USA.
Review:
Basically a Mojito with basil as well as mint.
