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Lemon-Basil Mojito
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Lemon-Basil Mojito

6 ingredients 5 min 1 openrecipes
Lemon-Basil Mojito

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.

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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 · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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