Basil Mojitos

3-5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) light rum
Chilled club soda or seltzer water

In a tall glass muddle the basil with sugar and lime juice until sugar is dissolved. Stir in rum. Add ice cubes and top off drink with club soda or seltzer water. Stir drink well and garnish with basil, lime and strawberry (optional). Makes 1 drink.

In a pinch you can use Sprite or 7UP instead of the sugar & seltzer. For a slightly more traditional mojito, use 2 springs of mint and 2 basil leaves. But where's the fun in that?