Strawberry Basil Mojito (2024)

Refreshingly sweet and slightly bubbly, this Strawberry Basil Mojito is the perfect summery co*cktail. With only a few simple ingredients and a homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup, this is an easy and tasty co*cktail.

Strawberry Basil Mojito Recipe

With fresh strawberries that are bursting with flavor filling the shelves of grocery stores and local farmers’ markets everywhere, using them as the main ingredient is a must. Personally, I’m happy to eat strawberries straight from the barrel, but using them as the key to many recipes is also a favorite.

The first sip of mojito I ever tasted was on a hot summery day in the Hamptons. I was toasting my friends on a future of perfect summer days ahead. Instantly I loved the sweet and fresh mint flavors combined with the rum. I’ve since made the drink many times, and this sweet basil version is also full of delicious flavor.

The strawberry and basil form and tasty combination that’s part sweet anise-like mixed with bursting sugary fruit flavor. This co*cktail is also refreshing and perfect for those long summer days.

What is a Mojito?

The standard mojito is made up of rum, lime juice, sugar, mint, and a splash of soda water. The combination of citrus, sweet, and mint flavors makes for a refreshing co*cktail that comes from Cuba. Typically this drink is made with rum and poured over ice and is most commonly served during the summer.

Ingredients in Strawberry Basil Mojito

Strawberry Basil Mojito ingredients are simple, and that includes the Strawberry Simple Syrup.

• White Rum: using rum is the base of this co*cktail that makes it an adult drink. You can also use spiced rum, but the smoothness from the white version is key.
• Strawberry Simple Syrup: simple syrup is just sugar and water heated together until the sugar melts. Muddling the strawberries into the syrup adds more flavor and sweetness.
• Lime Juice: the lime juice helps the strawberries keep their bright color as well as balances the other flavors.
• Fresh Basil: the sweet anise-like flavor of the basil muddled into the drink mixed together perfectly with the strawberries.
• Soda Water: a splash of soda water at the end mixes all the ingredients together and gives the co*cktail a sparkling finish.
• Garnish: sliced strawberries and basil leaves make the perfect topper to this bubbly beverage.

How to Make a Strawberry Basil Mojito

The mojito has a few steps in preparing it. If you make a large batch of strawberry simple syrup then you can easily pull this co*cktail together quickly.

Other Mojito Flavor Combinations:

With the mojito being a standard co*cktail it’s easy to make flavor options like the strawberry basil mojito. Below are some delicious options to try.

• Pineapple Coconut Mojito: swap the strawberries for pineapple and switch the water in the simple syrup for coconut milk. Use mint instead of basil and you’ve got one delicious drink.
• Mango Mojito: change the strawberries to mango and the basil to mint. Then add an additional 1 ounce of mango vodka.
• Mixed Berry Mojito: Use mixed berries instead of just strawberries, and mint instead of basil.
• Champagne Grapefruit Mojito: use 1 ounce of rum, 1 ounce of grapefruit juice, muddle some mint leaves, 2 ounces of simple syrup, and 2 ounces of lime juice. Shake in a co*cktail shaker and strain into glasses.
• Strawberry Jalapeno Mojito: swap the basil for jalapeno for one spicy co*cktail with a kick.

FAQs for Making Strawberry Basil Mojito

If you have any questions not covered in this post please leave a comment and I’ll get back to you with answers.

Can this recipe be made into a large batch?

Of course! Just double, triple, or quadruple the ingredients to get the exact amount you’d like to serve.

Can I use different alcohol?

Yes! You can change the rum for vodka and gin and it will still be a delicious and bubbly co*cktail. Typically mojitos are made with rum so it won’t really be a mojito anymore, but it will still be tasty.

Can I use a different fruit?

Yes! You don’t have to use the combination of strawberry and basil and in fact, the options are endless for flavors. Try some of the flavors listed here, but you can easily swap the strawberries for any other berry.

Can this mojito be made into a mocktail?

Yes! By leaving out the rum and substituting a little more soda water you’ll have a delicious and refreshing drink.