• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
  • Recipes
  • eBooks
  • Spring
  • FREE EBOOK

Create Mindfully

menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • eBooks
  • Spring
  • FREE EBOOK
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipes
    • eBooks
    • Spring
    • FREE EBOOK
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Beverages and Cocktails

    Modified: Aug 10, 2023 · Published: Jan 29, 2020 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Grapefruit Basil Mojito

    Jump to Recipe Pin

    This light and refreshing Grapefruit Basil Mojito is sure to be a hit. Made with light rum and fresh grapefruit juice.

    Grapefruit Basil Mojito in two tall glasses.

    💌 SAVE THIS

    I'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

    This Grapefruit Basil Mojito is a fun twist on a classic. It's perfect for a party or other get-together.

    It is dangerously good!

    Other fun cocktail recipes are my Passion Fruit Mojito, Peach Mojito, Black Cherry Daiquiri, and Homemade Peach Daiquiri recipe.

    For some mocktail recipes try my Chocolate Mojito Kombucha recipe or my Orange Mojito Mocktail recipe.

    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Rum Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is light and refreshing.
    • It's made in minutes.
    • It's a twist on a classic.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Grapefruit mojito ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Basil: I used fresh basil. You could use fresh mint leaves instead.
    • Grapefruit juice: I used fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Store-bought grapefruit juice would also work.
    • Rum: I use light rum, which is the classic mojito ingredient. It is also known as white rum or silver rum.
    • Lime juice: I used fresh squeezed lime juice. I don't recommend store-bought lime juice because it has additives.
    • Agave syrup: You could also use simple syrup.
    • Club soda: Any sparkling water will work.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Top 10 Vegan Recipes ebook cover.

    FREE EBOOK!

    Sign Up For My Newsletter

    Get a FREE ebook with my Top 10 Vegan Recipes as a welcome gift!

    Unsubscribe at any time.

    🔪 Instructions

    Basil being muddled in a cocktail shaker, and mojito finished.

    Step 1: Place the basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and muddle. I used the end of a wooden spoon.

    Step 2: Juice the grapefruit and pour the juice into the shaker with the basil leaves.

    Step 3: Pour rum, lime juice, and agave syrup into the shaker. Fill with ice and shake well. Pour into a glass.

    Step 4: Top with club soda. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or slice.

    💭 Tips

    • Taste after 1 ounce to see how you like it. You can always add more rum, but you can't take it away.
    • If you're in a hurry, you can use bottled grapefruit juice.
    • Grapefruit can interfere with certain medications, so you may want to investigate if yours does.
    Grapefruit Basil Mojitos in two glasses.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What rum is best for mojitos?

    Light rum, also known as white rum or silver rum is the classic ingredient in mojitos.

    What can I use instead of rum in a mojito?

    Vodka would taste great in this grapefruit mojito in place of the rum.

    Other Rum Recipes

    • Lemon Ginger Mojito in a tall glass with straw.
      Lemon Ginger Mojito
    • Honeydew Daiquiri
      Honeydew Daiquiri
    • Frozen Peach Daiquiri
      Frozen Peach Daiquiri
    • Frozen Cherry Daiquiri
      Frozen Cherry Daiquiri

    If you tried this Grapefruit Basil Mojito Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    *I originally posted this recipe on July 4, 2015. I added new photos and text when I republished it.

    📋 Recipe

    Grapefruit Basil Mojito
    Pin Print Add to Shopping List Go to Shopping List
    5 from 2 votes

    Grapefruit Basil Mojito

    This light and refreshing Grapefruit Basil Mojito is sure to be a hit. Made with light rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, basil, and agave syrup.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Cuban inspired
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 209kcal
    Author Willow Moon
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Equipment

    • Cocktail shaker
    • Muddler or tip of wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz. light rum
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice (1 lime)
    • ½ teaspoon agave syrup
    • ½ pink grapefruit (¼ cup)
    • 3  basil leaves sliced
    • club soda
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place the basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and muddle well.
    • Juice ½ grapefruit and pour in the shaker with basil leaves.
    • Pour rum, lime juice, and agave syrup into the shaker. Fill with ice and shake well. Pour into a glass.
    • Top with club soda. Garnish with a basil leaf and a grapefruit wedge or slice.

    Notes

    Taste after 1 ounce to see how you like it. You can always add more rum, but you can't take it away.
    If you're in a hurry, you can use bottled grapefruit juice.
    Grapefruit can interfere with certain medications, so you may want to investigate if yours does.

    💌 SAVE THIS

    I'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1480IU | Vitamin C: 47.4mg | Calcium: 27mg
    SIGN UP for my newsletter, get a FREE 30 Minute Vegan Dinners 7-Day Meal Plan as a welcome gift! 💌

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

    More Beverages and Cocktails

    • Lavender Mojitos in two glasses.
      Lavender Mojito
    • White Christmas Mojito in two glasses.
      White Christmas Mojito
    • Chocolate Mojito in a glass with a straw.
      Chocolate Mojito
    • Passion Fruit Mojito in a glass with straw.
      Passion Fruit Mojito

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    5 from 2 votes (2 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Willow Moon with green shirt and tie dye scarf.

    Namaste, I'm Willow!

    I've been vegan for 25 years and
    gluten-free for 13 years. I share easy and delicious vegan gluten-free recipes the whole family will love! Read more →

    Spring Recipes

    • Broccoli Fritters on a plate.
      Broccoli Fritters

    • Benedictine Tea Sandwiches on a plate.
      Benedictine Tea Sandwiches

    • Green Detox Juice
      Green Detox Juice

    • Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Pasta (vegan, gluten free) - This rich vegan gluten free pasta is perfect for date night. It has only a few ingredients, but tastes like it came from a restaurant.
      Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Pasta

    Popular Recipes

    • Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites
      Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites (Vegan)

    • Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich on a plate.
      Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    • Vegetable Fritter being dipped into vegan chipotle ranch dressing.
      The Most Amazing Vegetable Fritters

    • Homemade Payday Bars on parchment paper.
      Homemade Payday Bars

    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia pudding in a bowl.
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

    • Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats
      Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    About

    • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Accessibility Statement

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up for my newsletter and get a FREE 30 Minute Vegan Dinners 7 Day Meal Plan as a welcome gift!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Tip Jar

    Featured In:

    A list of magazines that Create Mindfully has been featured in like Good Housekeeping, Dr. Axe, Peta, and more.

    Copyright © 2014 - 2025
    Create Mindfully - All Rights Reserved.

    Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Willow Moon and Create Mindfully with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. All photos and artwork are property of Willow Moon and Create Mindfully. Do not duplicate or copy without proper consent.

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    Let us know what you thought of this recipe:

    My family loved this!
    Thank you for sharing this recipe, I loved it!
    This worked exactly as written, thanks!

    Or write in your own words:

    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.