This Basil Peach Mojito Recipe is a refreshing summer cocktail made with muddled peaches, fresh basil, and lime seltzer.
Hi, my name is Emily and I like mojitos.
I don’t think I’m sharing any groundbreaking information with you, I have made my love for these bubbly drinks well-known. I mean, I even add them to my salads. Come on now.
Why This Recipe Works
These mojitos aren’t made with a lot of sugar or sweeteners, so they have a nice balance of sweet and herbaceous flavor.
Muddling the fruit gives them a natural sweetness, and enhances the flavor.
Adding the seltzer before serving makes them bubbly and super refreshing.
How To Make a Basil Peach Mojito:
Start by filling 2 glasses with half a peach, sliced half a lime cut into wedges, sugar, and fresh basil. Muddle the mixture with a wooden spoon or muddler until the peach is well smashed.
Add white rum and ice cubes, and fill each glass with lime seltzer just before serving.
*These cocktails go perfectly with a side of homemade tortilla chips made in just 5 minutes!*
Pro Tips
- Muddling is important. If you want to know the truth, I used a peanut butter knife in the video below. You don’t need a special gadget, just make sure you smash the crap out of the peaches and lime to extract their full awesome potential.
- Add seltzer just before serving to keep these super bubbly.
FAQs
Can I make these without alcohol?
Of course! Simply leave out the rum & you are left with a refreshingly delicious mocktail.
Can I use a different fruit?
These mojitos can be made with lots of different fruits like strawberries, blackberries, or pineapple. You will want to chop large pieces of fruit to make muddling them easier.
Can I make these in a pitcher?
Absolutely. I would at least double the recipe, or adjust according to how many people you are serving. Like the individual servings, I would add seltzer just before serving to keep them fizzy.
Money-Saving Tips for these Basil Peach Mojitos:
- Shop sales. Are peaches on sale? If not, opt for frozen instead.
- Buy store brands. Utilize store brands for items such as sugar and seltzer for a more cost-effective option that doesn’t sacrifice flavor or quality.
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Basil Peach Mojito
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 cocktails 1x
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Basil Peach Mojito Recipe– A refreshing summer cocktail made with muddled peaches, fresh basil, and lime seltzer. The perfect seasonal drink perfect for happy hour!
Ingredients
- 1 large peach, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 4 basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 ounces white rum
- 2 cans lime seltzer
- ice cubes
Instructions
- In each glass, add half peach, lime, sugar, and basil.
- Muddle until peach is well chopped.
- Add rum and ice cubes to each glass.
- Top with lime seltzer before serving.
Notes
- Use a small wooden spoon for an easy muddler.
- Make this a kid-friendly mocktail by leaving out the rum.
- Category: drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cocktails
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: cocktail, drink, rum, peach, basil, summer
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What’s your favorite summer drink?
Just perfect for the end of summer! Love the peaches in there
I feel like I always have such a hard time letting go of summer too!
And now it’s 9am on a Monday morning and I’m craving this peach mojito. It’s going to be a long day.
I’ll take a whole pitcher of this! Looks so good
★★★★★
This is summer in a glass. Love all of these ingredients!