Description
This Strawberry Basil Mojito is a fun twist on the classic mojito and always a hit!
Ingredients
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- 8-10 basil leaves
- 1/2 lime, sliced and cut into quarters
- 2-3 strawberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp cane sugar or other sweetener
- 2 oz white rum
- Ice
- Sparkling water
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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 219
- Sugar: 15.9 g
- Sodium: 3.5 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25.2 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 0.9 g
Keywords: strawberry basil mojito, cocktail