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Strawberry Basil Mojito

I know what you’re thinking- cocktails on a Monday?

A questionable, yet fabulous idea indeed!

Strawberry Basil Mojito

Now, the real reason we got to this point in juncture is because…well I spent a lot of the weekend “testing” out this delicious recipe. And in all sorts of settings too! Friday I did the initial test by myself- it proved quite tasty but needed some slight adjustments. Saturday I tested it with friends over and Sunday I tested it in a pre-made version which I discreetly sipped on at the beach.

Strawberry Basil Mojito

All tests proved to be a success.

Strawberry Basil Mojito

And how could they not?

Delicious, ripe summer fruit: ✔
Fragrant herb infused simple syrup: ✔
BOOZE: ✔
Refreshing: ✔

Strawberry Basil Mojito

So while it may be Monday, I strongly believe there is no reason not to give these a try ASAP.  Well maybe not ASAP, maybe wait until after you get home from work?

Sound like a deal?

Deal.

Strawberry Basil Mojito

Strawberry Basil Mojito

Makes 1

Cocktail:
2 oz White Rum
1 oz Basil Simple Syrup (recipe below)
1/3 Cup Chopped Strawberries
Splash Fresh Lime Juice
Ice
4 oz Club Soda

Basil Simple Syrup:
1/2 Cup White Sugar
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Packed Basil

Cocktail:
Muddle strawberries in a cocktail glass. Add rum, simple syrup, lime juice and ice.

Cover glass and shake for 15 seconds.

Pour into glass and top with club soda.

Simple Syrup:
In a small pot, add sugar, water and basil. Stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Reduce to low and cover pot. Lightly simmer for 20 minutes before turning off. Let the mixture sit for an hour before straining out the basil leaves. Syrup can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be made ahead.

For a similarly delicious boozy recipe, check out my COCONUT WATER COCKTAIL WITH COPRA 100% RAW COCONUT WATER



Strawberry Basil Mojito

  • This sure gets me in the mood for Summer! The color of the strawberries shine in this!

  • Valentina Celant

    Yum! I’ve never had a mojito just because I’m not a huge fan of mint, but you just solved all my problems by making this with basil and strawberries! Definitely on my to-drink list. 😉

    • Thanks- glad I could help 😉

  • Kari Guastella

    These look so delicious!! I love mojitos!
    Kari
    http://www.sweetteasweetie.com

  • I love anything with strawberries and I just happen to have some basil simple syrup in the fridge. I can’t think of anything better to put it in than this delicious looking drink. Can’t wait to try it (but I’ll wait til after work :-))

    • Wow that’s fantastic that you already have basil simple syrup waiting for you!

      Do tell- what did you use it in before??

  • I actually tried making an Italian Kicked Up Lemonade with it. Just some lemon juice, basil simple syrup and champagne over ice. Turned out pretty yummy!

    • Yum! That sounds fantastic indeed!