Photo: Ernest Porzi
Lemon-Basil Mojito
6 ingredients
5 min
1
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Light, herbal, refreshing mojitos for summer days! This is a simple twist on a classic mojito made with basil and lemon. Erin suggests freezing ice cubes with mint, basil and lemon slices, which would be a nice touch. Ingredients listed yield one cocktail.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
115
Calories
1g
Protein
0g
Fat
22g
Carbs
Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Rum | 1/2 oz (15ml) | 32 |
| Agave | 1 tsp (7g) | 21 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Sprig of basil
- Sprig of mint
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar or agave nectar
- 1½ ounces clear rum
- Big squeeze of fresh lemon
- Club soda or seltzer
Directions
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By cookieandkate ·
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