Basil and Mint Mojito

Nothing is more welcoming on a summer day than an ice-cold beverage to quiet the heat. One of my favorite summertime beverages is the mojito, a Cuban beverage made with rum and mint.

I had some leftover basil from a batch of recipe testing I did for my second book (Beach House Brunch), so I decided to try it out in a new and improved mojito.

I replaced some of the mint in my original mojito recipe with basil. Lo and behold, it worked out wonderfully! The basil pairs perfectly with the mint, while mellowing out the mint’s intensity. The basil also created a beautiful chartreuse hue. Gorgeous, and DELICIOUS!

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4.68 from 40 votes

Basil and Mint Mojito

Prep Time30 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: Cuban

Keyword: mojito recipe, summer beverages, unique mojito

Servings: 2

Calories: 289kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lime quartered
• 6 basil leaves, torn
• 6 mint leaves, torn
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• ¾ cups rum white
• extra basil and mint leaves for garnish
• ¾ cups club soda

Directions

• Add lime quarters, basil and mint leaves and sugar to shaker. Muddle them together to squeeze out the lime juice. Add the rum and shake well.
• Fill two glasses with ice and some mint and basil leaves. Pour rum mixture evenly into the two glasses. Divide club soda evenly into the two glasses. Garnish with some more leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 10.7mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.4mg