Basil-Lime Mezcal Mojito with Worm Salt
From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.
Story
A mojito is usually bright and minty — basil gives it a more aromatic, savory edge.
Mezcal brings smoke, and worm salt frames the herbs beautifully.
Fresh, green, and surprisingly complex.
Yield: 1 cocktail | Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 oz mezcal
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz agave nectar
- 6–8 basil leaves
- 2 oz sparkling water
- Worm salt (for rim)
- Ice
Method
- Rim a tall glass with worm salt and fill with ice.
- Gently muddle basil with lime and agave in a shaker.
- Add mezcal, shake briefly, and strain into the glass. Top with sparkling water.
To Serve
Garnish with basil sprig and lime wheel.
Notes & Variations
- Add mint for a brighter finish.
Ritual
Smell the basil first, then sip — the salt makes the herbs linger.
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