Lemon Basil Mojito – Cocktails, Mocktails and Spa Party Drinks
Toasting your favorite holidays and special events doesn’t have to mean over-indulging, over-imbibing, or over-analyzing. You clean eating program may mean you are abstaining from caffeine, wine and spirits entirely, or, it may mean that on special occasions, you want just a bit of the special stuff to mark the event. Our collection of recipes for lighter cocktails and mocktails are the perfect refreshers to raise a glass with friends and family. This recipe is for a Lemon-Basil Mojito using fresh basil leaves, club soda, and lemon wedges. For a more traditional mojito, use fresh mint.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 101kcal
In this twist on the classic summer beverage, lemon basil takes the place of mint. For a grown-up version, just add your favorite rum or vodka. —Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 4 cups water
- 6 cups fresh basil leaves divided
- Crushed ice divided
- 2 liters club soda
- Fresh lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Place half of the basil in a small bowl. With a pestle or wooden spoon, crush basil until its aroma is released. Stir into sugar mixture. Remove from heat; cool completely. Strain; refrigerate until cold.
- Place 2 cups crushed ice and remaining basil in a 4-qt. pitcher. Using a muddler or a wooden spoon, press basil leaves against ice until their aroma is released. Stir in basil syrup and soda. Serve over crushed ice in tall glasses; squeeze lemon wedges into drink.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 101 kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 26 g (9%) | Sodium: 36 mg (2%)