Best Sweet Basil Orange Mojito Recipes

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ORANGE MOJITO



Orange Mojito image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 4m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 orange, cut into 3 wedges
1/2 lime, cut into 3 wedges
2 teaspoons sugar
1 or 2 sprigs fresh mint
2 1/2 ounces white rum
1 cup crushed ice

Steps:

  • Put the oranges, limes, sugar, and mint in a large rocks glass. Muddle the leaves and citrus by pressing them with a pestle or a wooden spoon until juicy and fragrant. Add the rum and ice. Cover with a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.) Serve.

ORANGE BASIL MOJITO



Orange Basil Mojito image

Inspired by the Orange Basil Mojitos at Serafina in Seattle, Washington. Instead of plain light rum, they use orange-infused rum.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beverages

Time 7m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 basil leaves, sliced
1/2 ounce simple syrup (1 part water, 1 part sugar)
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 1/2 ounces light barcardi rum
1/2 orange, juice of
soda water

Steps:

  • In a pint shaker, muddle the basil leaves, simple syrup, and lime juice.
  • Add in the rum and orange juice; stir to blend.
  • Pour into a glass filled with ice; stir.
  • Top off with soda water; garnish with basil leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 2.1, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 0.8

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