Description
This basil mojito is a refreshing variation on the classic mojito. It’s made with a basil infused simple syrup for a light and herby rum cocktail.
Ingredients
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- Basil Simple Syrup:
- ¼ cup basil leaves
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- Basil Mojito:
- 8 mint leaves
- 8 basil leaves
- 1 oz basil simple syrup
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 ½ oz white rum
- 4 oz club soda
Instructions
Basil Simple Syrup:
- Heat the basil leaves, sugar and water together on a saucepan over medium heat. Continue to heat, stirring and pressing the basil leaves to release their juices.
- After about 5 minutes, the sugar should have completely dissolved. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the syrup from the stove and strain out the basil leaves. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before making the mojito.
Basil Mojito:
- Muddle the mint leaves, basil leaves, basil simple syrup and lime juice together in a highball cocktail glass. Add in a handful of ice.
- Add in the rum and stir.
- Top with the club soda, and gently stir again before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover basil simple syrup in an airtight container for 1 to 2 weeks. You can use leftovers to make basil lemonade, a lemon basil martini or a watermelon basil mocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Mojito
- Calories: 177
- Sugar: 19.5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21.6g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mojito recipe, mojitos