This light and refreshing Grapefruit Basil Mojito is sure to be a hit. Made with light rum and fresh grapefruit juice.
Instructions
- Place the basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Juice the grapefruit and pour the juice in the shaker with the 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 grapefruit wedge or slice.
Other Rum Recipes
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.
Recipe
Switch up your cocktail with this grapefruit mojito with basil. It is dangerously good!
*I originally posted this recipe July 4, 2015. I added new photos and text when I republished it.
*Don't forget to come back and leave your feedback and star rating.
Affiliate links below. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
You May Need
Grapefruit Basil Mojito
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
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.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Leave a Reply