Mystic Mastic Mojito (The Greek Mojito)

If you love a mojito, you are going to really enjoy this Greek version. It’s refreshing and promotes good digestion.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 1
Calories: 139kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup mastic liqueur such as Mastika Liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 6 basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons crushed ice

Instructions

  • In a blender, add the mastic liqueur, sugar, lemon juice and 4 basil leaves.
  • Liquidize the above ingredients
  • Add crushed ice to a tall glass.
  • Pour the liquidized ingredients into the glass.
  • Top the ingredients with soda water.
  • Garnish with 2 basil leaves

Notes

Tip This beverage is perfect as a pre-dinner drink as well as after dinner since mastic is known for its soothing gastric qualities.
 
Serving Suggestions This wonderful drink is best served in chilled tall glasses on a hot summer day.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mystic Mastic Mojito (The Greek Mojito)
Serving Size
 
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
139
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.02
g
Sodium
 
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
70
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
0.3
g
1
%
Vitamin A
 
130
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
9
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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