Ingredients

  • 2 ozouzo
  • 6 leavesfresh basil
  • 1 ozfresh lemon juice
  • ¾ ozsimple syrup
  • 2 ozclub soda(to top)

🔧 Tools

muddlerbar spoon

Instructions

  1. Gently muddle basil leaves with simple syrup in a highball glass.
  2. Add ouzo and lemon juice.
  3. Fill glass with crushed ice.
  4. Top with club soda and stir gently.
  5. Garnish with a basil sprig and lemon wheel.

📜 History

The Greek Mojito adapts Cuba's famous highball to Mediterranean flavors. Swapping rum for ouzo brings Greece's beloved anise spirit into a refreshing format, while fresh basil provides aromatic complexity different from traditional mint. This modern invention has become popular in Greek beach bars and tourist areas, offering a taste of Greece in a familiar cocktail format.

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