Drink in the Summertime Cool

Now that we are in the heat of summer, the weather calls for a cool drink. This year, there is nothing cooler than putting a spin on a classic and so for an elegant pool party, we created the...
Honeydew Purple Basil Mojito
2 ounces silver rum
3 ounces freshly juiced honeydew melon
2 teaspoons raw sugar
4 purple basil leaves plus one sprig for garnish
Basil-infused sugar


Put basil leaves and raw sugar in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add a scoop of ice, rum and honeydew juice. Shake until icy cold. Pour into a sugar rimmed glass. Garnish with sugar cane and basil sprig.

Sit back and enjoy!


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