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Basil Lime Mojito

Last Updated on February 28, 2020. Originally Posted on March 23, 2018 By Laura Franco / Leave a Comment

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How do you make a traditional mojito better? You add fresh basil and get a delicious, thirst quenching Basil Lime Mojito cocktail. The basil compliments the mint and lime for a new taste twist. 

Basil Lime Mojito

I was never much of a mojito person until I moved to Florida. And even then, just a bit. But now, after 11 years of living in the “land of mojitos” (it’s not really called that, its just what I call it – [inster big smile]), I’ve learned to love them. One of the things I like to do with traditional cocktail recipes is to get them a twist and that’s exactly what I did with this refreshing Basil Lime Mojito.

Basil Lime Mojito

The ingredients are pretty straightforward:

  1. Rum
  2. Fresh mint
  3. Fresh basil
  4. Lime juice
  5. Sugar
  6. Simple syrup
  7. Seltzer water

When it comes to making cocktails, I never skimp on ingredients – I use fresh fruits and herbs, a good quality liquor, and simple syrup. If you don’t want to buy simple syrup, you can make it. Simply mix equal parts sugar and what in a stove top pan and heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Cool the mixture fully and then refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Here’s all the equipment you will need to make this cocktail:

  1. A large glass
  2. A Cocktail Muddler

That’s it – two things plus the ingredients and you have a delightfully refreshing twist on the traditional mojito.

Now the question is – what do you serve to eat with your new Basil Lime Mojito? These are the perfect pairings:

Egg Roll Lettuce Wraps                 Asian Style Chicken Meatballs                 Ranch Oyster Crackers

Egg Roll Lettuce Wraps
Asian Style Chicken Meatballs
Ranch Oyster Crackers

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Basil Lime Mojito

Basil Lime Mojito


  • Author: krazykitchenmom
  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cocktails 1x
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How do you make a traditional mojito better? You add fresh basil and get a delicious, thirst quenching Basil Lime Mojito cocktail. The basil compliments the mint and lime for a new taste twist. 


Ingredients

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  • 3 ounces of white rum
  • 6 fresh mint leaves
  • 6 fresh basil leaves
  • Juice of two limes
  • 1 TBS sugar
  • 1–1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • Seltzer water

Instructions

  1. Place mints and basil leaves into a large glass.
  2. Add sugar and muddle so the fresh herbs release their juices and flavors.
  3. Add simple syrup and stir.
  4. Add ice to two large glasses.
  5. Add rum and the juice of 1 lime to each glass.
  6. Place half of the mint/basil syrup to each glass.
  7. Top with seltzer water.
  8. Mix with a long spoon before serving.

Notes

To make four cocktails, double the ingredients.

  • Prep Time: 3 minutes

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