Basil Lime Mojito

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. 

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.

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

If you like any of my recipes, feel free to comment below; I’d love to hear from you.

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