We’re continuing the summer series of sharing some of the DIY summer cocktails we enjoy at home. Yes, it’s still summer! This round, we have a wonderful cocktail using rum, yum, and fresh basil from our garden: a grapefruit basil mojito. It’s the perfect summer drink! Pretty sure we say that about all of our cocktails, but we can’t pick a favorite. There is something about this one though, that makes you feel like you’re being a little healthy: grapefruit, basil from the garden… I mean, it works, right?!
Grapefruit Basil Mojito
Ingredients
- Shaker full of ice
- 8 basil leaves
- Grapefruit
- 4 tbsp Lime juice
- 4 oz Light rum
- 1 tsp simple syrup
- 2 Splashes of Club soda
Directions
- Start with a shaker of ice.
- Add 6 basil leaves.
- Squeeze juice from grapefruit into the shaker. Be sure to use strainer to catch the seeds.
- Add 4 oz. light rum.
- Add 4 tbsp. lime juice.
- Add 1 tsp simple syrup.
- Add 2 splashes of club soda.
- Close the top and shake to mix.
- Pour from shaker to two glasses, add 1 basil leaf and grapefruit wedge for garnish.
- Enjoy!
Stay tuned for more DIY cocktails, as we continue to share more of what Gerry has at the bar, all season long. We hope you enjoy the Daiquirosé with Maison No. 9 as much as we do! If you make any of our recipes, be sure to tag us so we can see your yummy concoctions, and we’ll share them. We’d also love to hear what you have going on at your bar this summer!
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