By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 30, 2025
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!
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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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- ▢ 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.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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 .
more easy cocktails
Blackberry Champagne Cocktail
Blood Orange Palomas
Dirty Redbird Martini (Cardinals Cocktail)
Tropical Mimosa Recipe (Easy Coconut Water Cocktail Recipe)
Basil Mojito Recipe
Ingredients
- 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!
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
