Tropical Basil Mojito Crush
A refreshing mojito variant blending bright lime, tropical pineapple, and fragrant basil for a vibrant summer cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, and pineapple juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 2 oz club soda
- as needed crushed ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a sturdy mixing glass, muddle 8 fresh basil leaves gently with 3/4 oz simple syrup and 1 oz fresh lime juice to release the herb’s aroma without tearing.
- Step 2: Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice and pour in 2 oz white rum and 1 oz pineapple juice.
- Step 3: Stir lightly to combine and chill for 10 seconds.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and give a gentle stir to incorporate.
- Step 5: Serve in a highball glass filled with crushed ice, garnished with a small basil sprig and a thin lime wheel on the rim.
