¼cupthinly sliced strawberries, about 5 medium-sized strawberries
Ice
Strawberry Simple Syrup
1 ½cupswater
¾cupsugar
½cupthinly sliced strawberries, about 5 medium-sized strawberries
Instructions
Strawberry Basil Mojito
Massage/muddle the basil leaves to release flavor and place them in a pitcher. Add the lime juice, strawberry simple syrup, rum and seltzer. Stir to combine. Add strawberries. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
To serve, place ice into four highball glasses. Pour the strawberry mojito mixture over ice and garnish with lime wedges from the remaining strawberries.
Strawberry Simple Syrup
Combine water, sugar and strawberries in a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and cover. Let the simple syrup come to room temperature (this will take about 30 minutes).
Set a strainer over a bowl and pour in the room temperature simple syrup. Lightly press the strawberries to remove any excess simple syrup. Discard strawberries.
Notes
Make ahead tip: Strawberry simple syrup may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.Double the recipe for more servings!