810- Cherry & Basil Mojito / موهيتو بالكرز (حب الملوك) والريحان

Ingredients :

For the cherry syrup:
70 grams (2.4 oz) red cherries, pitted
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 tablespoons water

For serving:
1 liter (4 cups) sparkling soda
10 red cherries, pitted and halved
12 fresh basil leaves
Cherry syrup
Juice of 1 lemon
Lemon slices
Ice cubes

Directions :

Step 1: Preparing the syrup

1- In a saucepan, over medium heat. Add the fresh cherries, sugar, water, and cook for 5 minutes stirring from time to time with a wooden spoon until the texture becomes similar to jam.

2- Place a strainer on a bowl, add in the cherries jam and press it using a spoon to extract the syrup. Set aside and allow it to cool.

Step 2: Preparing the mojito

3- Place 5 cherry halves, 3 basil leaves, 1 teaspoon of the cherry syrup, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice into the bottom of 4 individual serving glasses.

4- Fill the serving glasses with the sparkling soda and set aside for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator to infuse.

5- Add the ice cubes to the cherry and basil mojito and serve cold.