This Strawberry Basil “Mojito” is made the same way you make a mojito, but with basil instead of mint. Such a delicious and refreshing drink perfect for summer!
How was your Mother’s Day weekend? Mine was a combo weekend of my birthday and Mother’s Day . . . and just being a mom to three small kids . . .
There’s nothing like going out two nights in a row to celebrate to really make you feel your age and remind you that you have three kids who really don’t care how late you stayed out.
Despite being woken up insanely early both days and in the middle of the night by a screaming baby, I’m so glad that Nathan and I were able to get a baby sitter for both nights. A birthday miracle!
Saturday night we went to a great Cuban restaurant for drinks and appetizers. They make some of the best mojitos I have ever had, but I think because they are so good, I’ve never attempted to make a classic mojito. I think it’s impossible to replicate how awesome theirs are, so I am always just hoping to make a great twist on the classic.
And that’s totally what this is!
I’m not really sure I can even call it a mojito since I took out the lime and the mint and replaced it with basil and strawberries, but since it’s the muddling of a fresh herb with rum, just go with me, kay?
These are delightfully fresh and so perfect for summer!
Strawberry Basil Mojito
Ingredients
- 3 large basil leaves
- 1 medium strawberry sliced
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 1 ounce rum
- 1 ounce club soda
Instructions
- In the bottom of a tumbler, muddle together the basil leaves, strawberry, and simple syrup.3 large basil leaves, 1 medium strawberry, 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- Add the rum, top with ice and club soda, and gently stir to combine.1 ounce rum, 1 ounce club soda
Mir says
Mother’s Day is definitely not about relaxing, not when there are small kids involved. Oh, well. There’s more to life!
Like mojitos. I am so excited that you used basil here. It goes so well with strawberry!
I’m glad it’s not just my house!
heather @french press says
I’ll take basil over mint any day – this looks delicious Lisa – and I am SO glad you got to go out this weekend – sleep is highly overrated :)
Thanks Heather!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
These photos are STUNNING!!
Awww, that means so much coming from you, friend.
Joan Hayes says
Three of my favorite words. : ) You posted this just in time — can’t wait to make one of these with some of my fresh farmers market strawberries!
Thanks Joan!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Yes! I have been on a total mojito kick lately but have some basil that needs to find a purpose in life.
Venus @ The Venus Family says
This looks awesome. Thanks Lisa for sharing
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
Strawberry basil mojitos sound like the perfect, refreshing drink on a warm day. Lisa, this cocktail is right up my alley. I like that it’s not overly sweet. :)
Morgan says
This looks so YUMMY! I seriously might have to go buy some strawberries so I can make these. I love mojitios so this is right up my ally!
Thanks Morgan!
Teri. D says
How Blessed your children are….to have a super Mom like you. Hubby pretty lucky, too. You sound like a, super Mom, great wife and a great cook. All wrapped up in a pretty bundle.
May God Bless you and your family.
Oh, thank you so much Teri!