Best 7 Basil Mojito Recipes
Calling all mojito enthusiasts and basil lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing twist on the classic mojito. We're introducing the Basil Mojito, a delightful fusion of zesty lime, invigorating basil, and the irresistible fizz of rum. This tantalizing cocktail combines fresh basil leaves, lime juice, sugar, soda water, and light rum to create a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey, exploring the Basil Mojito in all its glory. Whether you prefer a traditional preparation or a creative variation, we have curated a collection of recipes that will quench your thirst and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON-BASIL MOJITO MOCKTAILS
In this twist on the classic summer beverage, lemon and basil take the place of mint. For a grown-up version, just add your favorite rum or vodka. -Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Place half the basil in a small bowl. With a pestle or wooden spoon, crush basil until its aroma is released. Stir into sugar mixture. Remove from heat; cool completely. Strain; refrigerate until cold., Place 2 cups crushed ice and remaining basil in a 4-qt. pitcher. Using a muddler or a wooden spoon, press basil leaves against ice until their aroma is released. Stir in basil syrup and soda. Serve over crushed ice in tall glasses; squeeze lemon wedges into drink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
BASIL-CUCUMBER MOJITO
I love mojitos, but sometimes I am just not feeling the mint. Luckily, this is a great alternative that brings together the complex aromatic flavor of basil and the cool, refreshing splash of a cucumber.
Provided by DJSayaka
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put cucumbers, basil leaves, lime slices, rum, and raw sugar cubes into a metal cocktail shaker. Mash mixture together with a muddler until the sugar cubes have dissolved. Add ice, place lid onto the shaker, and shake vigorously; strain into a chilled glass tumbler filled with ice. Top cocktail with club soda and garnish with cucumber wedge and basil sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 13.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
MOJITO WITH BASIL
Steps:
- In a tall glass with back of a spoon crush mint and basil with sugar and lime juice until sugar is dissolved and stir in rum. Add ice cubes and top off drink with club soda or seltzer water.
- Stir drink well and garnish with mint, basil, and lime.
PURPLE-BASIL MOJITO
We've substituted ruby-colored purple basil for the traditional mint in this Cuban cocktail. Look for purple basil (also called opal basil) at gourmet or farmers' markets.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a tumbler, muddle 1 lime wedge and the basil. Fill tumbler with ice. Add rum and syrup. Top with club soda. Stir well. Garnish with remaining lime wedge.
STRAWBERRY BASIL MOJITO
We're right in the middle of bountiful strawberry season. We eat strawberries on everything in the summer, don't you? Did you know that most strawberry farmers have to use organic growing conditions ANYWAY to get strawberries to grow, even if their farm is not certified organic? And that frozen, fresh, organic or not, just EAT THEM anyway you can get them in your body. The nutritional value is the same. I'm sharing one of my favorite items from a Strawberry Get-Together with you. Cuz it's awesome. And because a lot of people have been bugging me for this recipe.
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 cocktail, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine lime juice and basil leaves in the bottom of a highball glass; use a wooden spoon to muddle the basil.
- Stir in rum and strawberries.
- Fill glass with ice cubes and top with club soda.
- Garnish with a lime slice and a whole strawberry, and serve.
- Makes 1 cocktail.
LEMONGRASS, LIME & THAI BASIL MOJITO
This is a 2 part recipe. first you'll want to make the lemongrass simple syrup. You'll need to allow at least a couple of hours for it to infuse and cool.
Provided by momaphet
Categories Beverages
Time 9m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lemongrass simple syrup.
- Chop the lemongrass stalks into 1-inch pieces, and bruise using a mortar and pestle. Place them in a pot with 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the syrup infuse for about 2 hours, or allow to cool and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Strain the syrup, pressing down on the lemongrass stalks to extract maximum flavor. Chill until ready to use. Once the syrup is strained, it will also keep in your fridge for a couple of weeks.
- Cocktail.
- To build each cocktail, arrange 4 cocktail glasses on a work surface and place 1/2 teaspoon sugar in each glass. Add 1 lime slice into each glass along with a handful of Thai basil, and muddle together.
- Pour in 2 ounces rum and 2 ounces lemongrass syrup. Top with ice and club soda. Stir and serve.
BASIL MOJITO
Steps:
- Muddle basil, sugar and lime slices in chilled pint glass or tumbler. Add rum, stir and fill with ice. Top with soda water
Tips:
- Use fresh basil leaves for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh basil, you can substitute 1/4 cup dried basil leaves.
- To make a non-alcoholic mojito, omit the rum and add an extra 1/2 cup of club soda.
- For a sweeter mojito, add an extra 1/4 cup of simple syrup.
- If you don't have simple syrup, you can make your own by dissolving 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of boiling water.
- Serve the mojitos immediately over ice.
Conclusion:
The basil mojito is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you prefer it classic, sweet, or non-alcoholic, the basil mojito is sure to please everyone.
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