Hey, friends! I'm here to share my new favorite happy hour recipe! It's fresh, herbal-y, and citrus-y. Mojitos were my first favorite cocktail, and I still love them, but finding new combinations is my current obsession.
I'm thinking about planting an herb garden on my porch this weekend. Have any of you done this? This time of year when every single store is selling herb plants I just want to be a part of that world. Dream big, Elsie. 🙂
Needed: White rum, club soda, fresh basil, fresh mint, fresh raspberries, two limes, basil raspberry simple syrup (recipe below).
Raspberry Basil Simple Syrup, makes two cups.
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
5-10 raspberries
3-6 basil leaves
In a small pot, combine all ingredients and bring to a simmer. Crush the raspberries and basil leaves with a whisk or spoon as you stir the mixture. Continue simmering and stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Allow your syrup to cool completely in the pot, then strain it into a glass or jar.
You can keep this syrup covered for two weeks or longer in the refrigerator. You can substitute your sugar for Truvia for a skinny alternative. :)
Raspberry Basil Mojito, serves one.
2 ounces white rum
1 ounce simple syrup
juice of one lime
5 fresh mint leaves, chopped
5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
fresh raspberries
club soda
In a tall glass with ice, combine rum, simple syrup, lime juice, mint and basil leaves, and fresh berries. Top it off with club soda. Stir and enjoy, preferably on a porch! :D
Cheers! xo. Elsie
Credits: Author: Elsie Larson, Photography: Sarah Rhodes. Photos edited with Piper and Hazel from The Signature Collection.
48 Comments
Oh, wow. This looks perfect for a day like today! So refreshing… thanks for sharing!
Oh man, this sounds delightful! Mojitos are one of my faves and you really can’t beat fresh raspberries and mint 🙂 What kind of herbs do you want to grow?
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I was thinking of planting a few herbs for my kitchen too but was a little nervous because we don’t get a ton of sun in there. Fingers crossed! This looks delicious!
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Not sure about the basil part but I love mojito’s and I love experimenting.. I guess I’ll just have to try!
Nice cardigan Elsie!
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I LOVE basil! Need to try!
This looks incredible! Last summer I infused gin with strawberries and basil… such a yummy combo!
I love raspberries! They always look so pretty in different recipes 🙂
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Looks so tasty!
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That glass is gorgeous! And I’m pretty sure the drink doubles that! Will definitely be making this one soon, beautiful post!
Looks amazing <3 <3 When are you going to announce the winners of the Kelly Moore bags?
I planted an indoor herb garden a few weeks ago- absolutely love it! It has taken my cooking to a new level for sure. 🙂
that sounds so refreshing and delicious!
Looks so refreshing! I love mojitos!
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this looks and sounds delicious! xx
yum! this sounds so delicious!
xxoo,
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Ugh I need this! Looks deliciously fresh. Great cocktail!
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You have to have the herbs! Recently I have discovered an amazing “weed”, purslane. If you muddle it and mix it I place of or in addition to the mint in a mojito, wow blow your socks off! It brings a great citrus addition, AND it’s a great source of omega 3’s, bonus!
I love the use of simple syrups! They do wonders for drinks. X
This is such a genius idea, great to serve when you’re having friends over. Thanks for sharing!
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Oh, yum…!!! Mojitos are my fave, but with basil and raspberry – that just sounds incredible!
That looks absolutely lush! I’m making that raspberry syrup as soon as the warm weather hits. Although, since I live in England, I fear I may have a long wait! The perfect summer drink. Delish!
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this looks delish!!
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This looks scrummy and I love your presentation! Beautiful!
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Don’t be intimidated by planting a herb garden. It’s really easy. Here in S.C., my lavender, oregano, Italian flat-leaf parsley, rosemary, and thyme last through the winter. I grow mint for the sole purpose of mojitos–place it in pots or it will take over everything. Oregano can do that a bit, too. The only herb I have to replant every year is basil. One spin for gin and tonic–rosemary twig for flavor and fun.
Oo, that looks soo great and yummy. I need to taste it during the weekend.
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Cheers to your mojito! This looks so refreshing…
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Lovely post!
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Is there a particular reason you included the basil flowers? They’re edible, but apparently are a bit bitter. Did you notice a bitter taste?
This looks so yummy. I’ve been playing around with cucumber and ginger but definitely going to try this out.
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Mojitios are wonderful. I may have to skip on the basil though.
Oh my goodness! This looks so delicious.
mmm! This sounds absolutely delicious! Not a big drinker, but it’s hard to pass up a fresh basil + raspberry anything. yum!
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Taylor
That sounds so good! It looks so pretty! I love all your recipes. xo!
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This sounds delicious!! When the weather in England gets a bit better I am definitely going to give this a whirl!
I love all these cocktail posts, I can’t wait for warmer weather here in Ireland, soon hopefully!!
Gorgeous! I love me a good mojito : ) Your drinks always look so pretty! I just tried your mini margarita flights last night with friends – the spicy grapefruit was a HUGE hit!
that looks amazing!
that looks amazin!
Love these pretty pics and it sounds so refreshing!
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I’m too distracted by your adorable heart sweater. For sure will try this, I LOVE mojitos!!!
Lovely post. sounds yummy – we may have to make that with lemons out here in CA, we are having a lime shortage! I’ll let ya know how it tastes. Thanks for the yummy inspiration!
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Oh, It look amazing. Like the Mojito twist!
Do you know about freezing down the syrup? Is it doable?
yay-looks so yummy and refreshing-my fav!!!!!!
I absolutely need to try this !! Mojitos are my favorite cocktails !!
Thanks for this idea !!!
XO Marion.
That looks almost too pretty to drink. Almost….!