Also try the classic, fresh mint mojitos or switch up the berry for a blackberry mojito.

Strawberry basil mojito breaks the mojito mold

You may be wondering how this differs from a traditional mojito, and the answer lies in the strawberry-basil combination. Fresh mint, basil, and in-season strawberries will have your taste buds singing and taking note of how this fruity upgrade stands out from the standard mojito.

Strawberries: the rest of the drink is the supporting cast, and the strawberries are the star here. Fresh strawberries are great, but frozen and thawed will also work. They will go into a strawberry simple syrup. Mint: Mint is one of the five traditional ingredients included in this Cuban cocktail and it’s so necessary. This gives the flavor we know and love, that’s why this recipe calls for 6 whole leaves! Basil: It would be accurate to call this a strawberry basil mojito – because the three basil leaves in this recipe make for a gentle herbaceous sip! White rum: another traditional ingredient used in the mojito, white rum gives this a real “kick back and relax” kind of vibe as it’s a light-bodied spirit perfect for a rum cocktail recipe. You can experiment with other alcohols like vodka, gin, or tequila, however, it may take away from that classic mojito flavor. Lemon juice: Adding a bright note to the drink, freshly squeezed lemon juice complements the strawberries. Traditionally, fresh lime juice is used, which will also work in this recipe. Soda water: or club soda will give that nice fizz to the cocktail.

How to muddle the ingredients

Muddling is a great way to extract flavor from fruits and herbs to infuse them into your mojito (or any cocktail for that matter). Typically, a muddler is used, however, if you don’t have one on hand you can also use any blunt object you have in your kitchen to gently press and twist the fruits and herbs. The back of a wooden spoon works perfectly in a pinch! All you need to do is use cups instead of ounces. Muddle 1 cup of strawberry simple syrup with a handful of basil and mint leaves. Strain it into a pitcher then stir in 1 cup of white rum, ½ cup of lemon juice, and 2 cups of soda water. You can double or triple the recipe as needed. Sometimes skipping the alcohol is the way to go. This virgin strawberry mojito is perfect for a baby shower, young adult birthdays, or perhaps you’re simply looking for a fun drink, minus the alcohol.

To make this recipe a mock-mojito, simply follow the same recipe and omit the white rum. There you have it – a refreshing summer sip that everyone can enjoy!

Half of what makes this drink so appealing is how gorgeous it looks in the pitcher or glass! Here are some ideas for garnishes that will add light flavor and also look like you could dive right into this refreshing cocktail:

Chopped strawberries or other berries, like raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries Lemon rounds or lime wedges Fresh mint leaves Fresh basil

If you like strawberry drinks, also try this strawberry mimosa!

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