Can I use frozen strawberries?

This drink tastes the best with fresh strawberries but you can use frozen strawberries too if needed. You do have to let them defrost before making the cocktail though so that you can mash them up with the basil and lime.

Can I make this drink without alcohol?

Yes! All the steps will be the same except you will leave out the rum. You can use a non-alcoholic spirit if you have any you like or just add a splash more of soda or sparkling water.

Can I use dried basil?

Unfortunately no, it wouldn't taste the same. I don't recommend it.

I don't like basil, can I use mint?

Yes, this cocktail will be just as tasty with fresh mint and strawberries.

Strawberry Basil Mojito

Description

This Strawberry Basil Mojito is a fun twist on the classic mojito and always a hit!

Ingredients

Scale

8-10 basil leaves
½ lime, sliced and cut into quarters
2-3 strawberries, chopped
1 tbsp cane sugar or other sweetener
2 oz white rum
Ice
Sparkling water

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Instructions

Add the basil leaves, lime, strawberries, and cane sugar to a tall glass.
Use a muddler to mash everything together to release all the flavors.
Add the white rum.
Fill the glass with ice and top it up with sparkling water.
Garnish with a slice of lime, a strawberry, and some basil leaves if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

Non-alcoholic version: Follow all the directions and just omit the white rum and add an extra splash of the sparkling water. You can also substitute the rum with a non-alcoholic spirit you like. I haven't found one for rum yet so I usually just skip it.

Keywords: strawberry basil mojito, cocktail