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basil and mint mojito
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4.71 from 57 votes

Basil and Mint Mojito

Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: mojito recipe, summer beverages, unique mojito
Servings: 2
Calories: 289kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lime quartered
  • 10 basil leaves, torn
  • 10 mint leaves, torn
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ cup rum white
  • extra basil and mint sprigs for garnish
  • 2 cups ice cubes or as needed
  • 1 cup club soda or as needed

Directions

  • Squeeze juice of lime quarters into a shaker and toss them in. Add torn basil leaves, torn mint leaves, and sugar. Muddle them together to squeeze out any remaining lime juice and release herb oils. Pour in rum; cover and shake well.
  • Place some basil and mint sprigs into two glasses; pack each with ice cubes. Pour rum mixture evenly into the two glasses. Top with club soda. Stir gently, taste, and adjust as desired. Garnish with more basil and mint to serve.

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