Strawberry Basil Mojito

This strawberry basil mojito is made with homemade strawberry syrup, fresh mint, basil, lime, white rum, and soda water. It's bright, fizzy, and full of fresh, summery flavor.

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This strawberry basil mojito is a fresh, summery twist on the classic-bright, fizzy, and full of flavor. Sweet strawberries are turned into a quick simple syrup, then mixed with mint, basil, lime, and white rum for a drink that's refreshing with just a hint of something unexpected.

I love how the basil adds a soft, peppery note that plays beautifully with the ripe strawberries, while the mint keeps that familiar cooling finish. The lime brings everything into balance, giving the drink a crisp, citrusy edge.

It's simple to make and easy to sip, with layers of flavor that feel a little more special than your everyday mint mojito.

Make a strawberry mojito pitcher

This recipe makes one mojito; for summer entertaining, you can easily turn it into a pitcher of strawberry basil mojitos.

You only need to use cups, not ounces. Muddle 1 cup of strawberry 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.

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Kristen Stevens

Strawberry Basil Mojito

I make my strawberry basil mojito with strawberry simple syrup, fresh mint, basil, lime, white rum, and soda water. It's refreshing, lightly sweet, and beautifully balanced.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 1 cocktail

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  

• 6 large mint leaves
• 3 large basil leaves
• 1 ounce strawberry syrup recipe below
• 1 ounce white rum
• ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
• 2 ounces soda water
• Sliced strawberries, mint, and basil leaves to garnish

Strawberry Syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup chopped strawberries

Method

 

1. Begin by making the strawberry syrup. Combine the water, sugar, and strawberries in a pot, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, mashing the strawberries with a spoon when they're soft.
   1 cup water, 1 cup chopped strawberries, 1 cup granulated sugar
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2. Remove the pot from the heat, let it cool slightly, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve. See notes.
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3. Add the mint, basil, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and muddle for about 30 seconds. Put a handful of ice into the shaker, add the rum and lemon juice, and stir until it's cold.
   6 large mint leaves, 3 large basil leaves, 1 ounce strawberry syrup, 1 ounce white rum, ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
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4. Strain your strawberry mojito into a tall, ice-filled glass, top it with soda water, and garnish with strawberries, mint, and basil.
   2 ounces soda water, Sliced strawberries, mint, and basil leaves
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Notes

Quantity: This recipe makes enough strawberry simple syrup for 8 mojitos. Store any leftover syrup in your fridge for up to a month. 

Strawberries: Don't discard the strawberries after you make the syrup - they're delicious! Serve them as a strawberry compote or even stir a little into a cocktail.

To make a pitcher, 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. Add a handful of basil leaves and some strawberries to the pitcher to make it look pretty!

Mocktail: Let everyone join in the party by omitting the rum for people who don't want alcohol. 

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