Basil Mojitos

By Becky Hardin

Updated Jul 30, 2025

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Basil Mojitos are made with fresh basil, lime juice, and of course, vodka! I love to serve this fun and pretty cocktail throughout the summer. I’ve swapped the traditional mint for basil for a delicious recipe variation!

Easy Basil Mojito Recipe

There’s just something about mojitos. The fresh mint, the zing of the lime juice, and the sweet after notes from the simple syrup. But I happen to be a basil girl. So, why can’t mojito cocktails be made with fresh basil instead of fresh mint? Well, it turns out they can, and they are super delicious!

I used a lime basil vodka that works wonderfully with the other flavors in this cocktail. You can just use plain vodka—it will still be delicious. White rum is traditionally used in a mojito, so you can use that instead, or mix it up with some gin if you fancy.

These Italian mojitos still have the fresh and bold flavors of a traditional mojito, but the basil has a peppery sweetness to it that I just can’t resist! If you are a mojito fan, try my strawberry mojitos and pitcher mojitos too!

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Basil Mojito Recipe

4.89 from 9 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Total: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4 drinks

Author: Becky Hardin

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These Basil Mojitos are the most refreshing cocktail, made with the delicious flavors of basil and lime.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1½ cups simple syrup heat 1 cup sugar & 1 cup water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes
• ▢ 1 cup Pearl Lime Basil Vodka you can use regular good quality vodka, but trust me this is delish!
• ▢ juice from 3 limes
• ▢ 1 cup club soda chilled
• ▢ ice
• ▢ fresh basil and lime slices for garnish

Instructions 

• In a pitcher, combine simple syrup, club soda, lime juice, and vodka. Stir to combine.
  1½ cups simple syrup, 1 cup Pearl Lime Basil Vodka, juice from 3 limes, 1 cup club soda
• Prepare each glass by placing a lime wedge and a couple leaves fresh basil in the bottom. Cover with ice. (If not using Lime Basil Vodka, muddle the lime wedge and basil leaves to release some of the flavor. this isn't necessary if using the Lime Basil Vodka.)
  ice, fresh basil and lime slices for garnish
• Pour mojitos over ice and serve! Garnish with more basil and lime wedges if desired. Enjoy!

Becky’s Tips

• Use fresh lime juice for these Italian basil mojitos. Bottled juice is so much less zingy and can taste artificial.
• Try adding a couple of slices of cucumber to your glass for a burst of summer flavors.

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 92gSodium: 98mgPotassium: 79mgSugar: 92gCalcium: 22mgIron: 4.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Basil Mojitos Step by Step

Combine ingredients: In a pitcher, combine 1½ cups simple syrup, 1 cup Pearl Lime Basil Vodka, the juice from 3 limes, and 1 cup club soda. Stir to combine.

Prepare the glasses: Prepare each glass by placing a lime wedge and a couple leaves fresh basil in the bottom. Cover with ice. (If not using Lime Basil Vodka, muddle the lime wedge and basil leaves to release some of the flavor. This isn’t necessary if using the Lime Basil Vodka.)

Pour and serve: Pour mojitos over ice and serve! Garnish with more basil and lime wedges if desired. Enjoy!

How to Store

These basil mojitos are best enjoyed as soon as they are poured, but you can certainly prep them ahead of time.

Simple sugar will keep well in the fridge for up to a month, I often have a big batch waiting for use! The pitcher can also be mixed a day or two ahead of time and kept covered in the fridge.

Serving Suggestions

When it’s hot outside and I’m serving up these basil mojitos, I like to have a few cooling snacks to munch on. I’ll pull out the chips, crackers, or cut up veggies and prepare a ranch dill pickle dip, a simple veggie dip, or if I’ve got the time, I’ll whip up this flavorful Mexican fiesta dip.

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