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Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Mojito Recipe with Sweet Basil

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A bright and refreshing frozen strawberry mojito featuring sweet basil and mint, perfect for summer gatherings and easy to make in about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and frozen (or fresh with added ice)
  • 8–10 fresh sweet basil leaves
  • 8–10 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) white rum
  • 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 to 1.5 tablespoons simple syrup
  • 1 cup crushed ice (about 240 ml)
  • 2–3 ounces (60–90 ml) sparkling water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the basil and mint leaves. Hull the strawberries if fresh (skip if frozen). Set aside.
  2. Place the basil and mint leaves in the blender container. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, press gently to release the oils without shredding completely.
  3. Add the frozen strawberries, white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the blender. Hold off on sparkling water if you prefer a lighter drink.
  4. Pour the crushed ice on top of the other ingredients to help the blender crush the ice evenly.
  5. Pulse the blender at medium speed, then increase to high until you get a slushy, smooth texture. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides if needed.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup if too tart. Add a splash of water or sparkling water if too thick. Stir in sparkling water gently after blending to keep fizz.
  7. Pour into chilled tall glasses. Garnish with a sprig of basil or mint and a slice of strawberry or lime. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use frozen strawberries for authentic slushy texture; if using fresh, add extra ice. Bruise herbs gently to avoid bitterness. Layer ingredients with ice last to prevent blender jamming. Chill glasses for extra refreshment. For non-alcoholic version, omit rum and increase sparkling water or lime juice.

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