Blackberry Basil Mojito

Don’t be misled – I am also a Margarita Girl. Who can be against white rum, though? It’s especially delicious when paired with fresh basil, ripe summer berries, and a hint of lime. Begone, haters.

Origins of Mojitos

Although the exact origins of the mojito are debated, all stories that we found agreed that this delicious cocktail comes from Cuba. Some say South American Indians created it in the 1500s and served it to explorers with scurvy. Some stories claim that the drink was created by enslaved people in Havana or Cuba. Although we don’t know which story is accurate, we are grateful to its creator.

This cocktail is very simple.

7 ingredients5 minutes

BIG flavor

Super-refreshing

What’s not loveable?

This is how it goes:

Mix berries with lime, sugar and sugar.

Add basil and muddle some more.

Stir gently after adding the rum.

Add crushed ice to the mixture and mix.

Add club soda to the mixture and stir gently.

Add more basil, blackberries, and crushed ice to the top.

See? You can do it!

This cocktail screams summer. It’s:

It’s icy cold

Fruity

Tart

Sweets

Herbaceous

Boozy

& Refreshing

This mojito is a favorite at home. You can substitute mint for basil if you don’t like it or do not have any. This will give you a classic version. Though I haven’t tested it with other fruit combos, I imagine that cherries and raspberries will be delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp cane sugar
• 1/2 medium lime (quartered)
• Three ripe blackberries plus more to garnish
• Seven basil leaves plus more for garnish
• White rum (such a Bacardi) – 1.7 oz
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1/4 cup soda water (aka club soda)

Instructions

• Add the lime segments, blackberries, and sugar into a cocktail glass. Gently muddle for 7-8 times.
• Add basil, and gently muddle it again 4-5 more times to infuse the flavor.
• Add white rum, and stir/fold gently with a wooden spoon.
• Add crushed ice and gently stir. Top with club soda. Once more, gently stir/fold. Garnish with some more crushed ice and basil.