I am going to add to the recipe of the day thread each day with a different drink recipe that will destroy your livers because I love you.

Today's recipe is a Bajito the lesser known cousin of the Mojito. Bajito means squat, which is probably why you serve this drink in an old fashioned glass as opposed to a Collins.

* 4 basil leaves
* 4 mint leaves
* 5 thin slices of lime
* 1 tbsp superfine sugar
* All the dark rum you'd care for.

Don't get your spiced rum in this drink, because it will overpower the flavors. Don't do it. Instead, spend a little money and opt for something like Gosling's Black Seal rum in 80 proof. You will not be disappointed.

Muddle your leaves, lime and sugar in the bottom of a shaker until it forms a paste. Top with ice, as much as you'd like, but you really just want enough to chill the ingredients. Rum goes on top and you shake that sucker for all you're worth. Pour over a few ice cubes in an old fashioned glass and sing my praises.