Pomegranate-Rose Water Mojito (Quick Post, No Pics)

I'm not sure how many of you, my fair readers, are trial attorneys. But I'm thinking those of you who are might relate to this. You know when you walk into court with a slam dunk case? I mean SLAM. DUNK. You know you're going to win. Your client testifies, the minimize a little bit, but it goes well. It's in the bag. And then the other side whips out the smoking gun. You know - that evidence you asked about, wondered if it existed, grilled the client about but they SWORE up and down it didn't? Then, at trial you find out it sure does exist, and it's probably gonna screw up your case.

So, that was me today. And after that trial, I was ready to have a drink. I had that pesky little issue of finishing my work day... but after that, I came home to relax and watch some movies (particularly Gideon's Trumpet). I made a pomegranate-rose water cocktail, which I didn't photograph because my camera is still out of batteries from my vacation. It was really good, though - I definitely recommend trying it!

Ingredients: (serves 2)

4 large basil leaves
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp simple syrup
2 tsp lime juice
1/2 tsp rose water
1/4 c white rum
1/2 c sparkling pomegranate juice (or 1/2 c pomegranate juice and 1/2 c club soda)
6 ice cubes
2 highball glasses, filled with ice

Directions:

combine basil leaves, lime juice and sugar in a martini shaker and muddle thoroughly
add ice, simply syrup, rose water and rum
shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds
fill 2 glasses 1/2 way
top with pomegranate juice
serve

(I would definitely have added about 1/2 a lime during the muddling if I had it on me)