A summery, tart twist on a classic mojito with berries, lemon and basil.
Ingredients
2 sliced strawberries
5 raspberries
4 mint leaves
2 basil leaves
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Ice
1 oz. tequila
Lemon Sparkling Water
Instructions
Slice strawberries and place in a glass with raspberries, mint and basil leaves. Muddle until the leaves release their juices. Try not to squash the berries too much.
Squeeze about a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice into the glass and muddle once more so the lemon juice enhances the flavors of the herbs and berries.
Fill with ice and pour in an ounce of tequila. Top with lemon sparkling water. I used San Pellegrino Limonata. Stir to combine, add a strawberry slice and a few basil leaves for garnish, serve and enjoy.
Notes
This cocktail would work great with any combination of berries. I had raspberries and strawberries in the fridge so feel free to use whatever you have as well. If you want a lighter lemon flavor, use the traditional club soda or a plain sparkling water instead.
Recipe by Simply {Darr}ling at https://simplydarrling.com/lemon-berry-basil-mojito/