• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
  • Recipes
  • eBooks
  • Fall Recipes
  • Free eBook

Create Mindfully

menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • eBooks
  • Fall Recipes
  • Free eBook
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipes
    • eBooks
    • Fall Recipes
    • Free eBook
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Beverages and Cocktails

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

    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.

    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 recipes are my 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

    • Basil: I used fresh basil. You could use 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.

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

    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

    Step 1: Place the basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and muddle.

    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.

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

    💭 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
      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 SaveSaved!
    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.
    Sign Up For My NewsletterGet a FREE ebook with my Top 10 Vegan Recipes as a welcome gift!

    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

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

    More Beverages and Cocktails

    • Oat milk in a small pitcher next to cereal.
      Creamy Oat Milk
    • Elderflower Simple Syrup in mason jar with spoon.
      Elderflower Simple Syrup
    • Iced Lavender Matcha Latte in two glasses with ice next to lavender simple syrup in a jar.
      Iced Lavender Matcha Latte
    • Chipotle Mint Lemonade in two glasses with lemons and mint.
      Chipotle Mint Lemonade

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published.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

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Namaste, I'm Willow!

    Photo of Willow Moon.

    I've been vegan for 23 years and
    gluten-free for 11 years. I share easy and delicious vegan gluten-free recipes the whole family will love!

    Read more →

    • YouTube
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok

    Fall Recipes

    • Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple Salad
      Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple Salad
    • Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
      Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
    • 3 Ingredient Vegan Chili
      3 Ingredient Vegan Chili
    • Peanut Butter Caramel Apples
      Peanut Butter Caramel Apples
    • Cranberry Ice Cream in a bowl with a spoon.
      Cranberry Ice Cream
    • Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte with cinnamon sticks.
      Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Popular Recipes

    • Tofu Ricotta
      The Most Amazing Tofu Ricotta
    • Vegetable Fritter being dipped into vegan chipotle ranch dressing.
      The Most Amazing Vegetable Fritters
    • Homemade Payday Bars
      Homemade Payday Bars
    • 4 Ingredient Sriracha BBQ Sauce
      4 Ingredient Sriracha BBQ Sauce
    • Chocolate Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds in a mason jar with spoon.
      Chocolate Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds
    • 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 emails and updates

    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 - 2023
    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.