| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 55 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 20 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 pounds strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 4 cups fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces fresh basil leaves (about 60 leaves)
- One 750-milliliter bottle light rum
- Club soda, as needed
- 20 stalks fresh basil, for garnish
- 4 limes, cut into wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- For the strawberry-basil puree: To make the simple syrup, heat the sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring as needed, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
- Add half of the strawberries, lime juice and basil to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until you reach a consistency that makes you happy. I do 10 to 15 pulses, which leaves a good bit of texture. Transfer to a pitcher or container. Repeat with the other half and add to the same container. Pour in the room temperature simple syrup, mix and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- For the strawberry-basil mojitos: Pour 1/2 cup of the strawberry basil puree into each glass. Top with 2 ounces of your favorite light rum, add ice and stir gently to combine. Top off each glass with a splash of soda. Garnish each drink with a stalk of basil and a lime wedge.
Reviews
Great way to use the abundant amount basil in my garden. The flavors were fantastic. I froze the puree in large ice cube trays for individual portions. Slightly defrost puree, add rum and soda water, and Voila! Instant refreshing summer drink!
Easy and refreshing Delish
Excellent combination of flavors! Fairly easy to put together. Even tried it with half the amount of rum… still awesome!
Delicious!