Tgif Strawberry Basil Mojito Recipes

Steps:

• For the strawberry-basil puree: To make the simple syrup, heat the sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring as needed, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
• Add half of the strawberries, lime juice and basil to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until you reach a consistency that makes you happy. I do 10 to 15 pulses, which leaves a good bit of texture. Transfer to a pitcher or container. Repeat with the other half and add to the same container. Pour in the room temperature simple syrup, mix and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• For the strawberry-basil mojitos: Pour 1/2 cup of the strawberry basil puree into each glass. Top with 2 ounces of your favorite light rum, add ice and stir gently to combine. Top off each glass with a splash of soda. Garnish each drink with a stalk of basil and a lime wedge.

Steps:

• Combine lime juice and basil leaves in the bottom of a highball glass; use a wooden spoon to muddle the basil.
• Stir in rum and strawberries.
• Fill glass with ice cubes and top with club soda.
• Garnish with a lime slice and a whole strawberry, and serve.
• Makes 1 cocktail.

Steps:

• For rum: Mix rum & strawberries in a large pitcher. Place in a refrigerator to infuse for 2 days. Then strain. For syrup: Bring to a simmer until sugar dissolves, cool, and store in refrigerator. For mojito: Mix first 3 ingredients in a large pitcher. Place ice in high ball glasses, fill glass with rum mix up to 3/4 full, top with soda water, stir. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and serve immediately.