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for the weekend / strawberry basil mojitos.

Mojitos

Not wanting to completely deplete our mint plant, Paul and I got creative with cocktails this week and used some of our 18 (!!) basil plants to make "mojitos". We tossed in some strawberries too and the results were fantastic.

To make : Cut your strawberries (about two per drink) into small pieces. In a glass, muddle strawberries, a few basil leaves, a teaspoon of simple syrup and the juice from a wedge of lime. We used a wooden spoon to mash everything together well. Add 1 oz of white rum and ice cubes. Fill the rest of the glass with cold soda water and stir.

Enjoy – these are so good.

Happy weekend and happy, happy Easter!

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19 responses to “for the weekend / strawberry basil mojitos.”

  1. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Is it bad if I want one of those right now(8:15AM EST)? They look amazing. Going to see if the husband is down for the challenge of creating these tonight.

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  2. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    Sounds great and looks very nice!!! A Perfekt drink for sumertime.

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  3. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    ooh yummy. if only i could drink alcohol,
    jo xx

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  4. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    I want one of these RIGHT NOW.

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  5. Skye Avatar
    Skye

    Oh my gosh, these sound unbelievable! I love basil. What font is that, by the way? I love it.

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  6. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    YUM! Cannot wait to try these!!

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  7. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Definitely going to be trying this! xoxo

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  8. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    It is a free one, board contest.

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  9. Debbi G. Avatar
    Debbi G.

    Have you ever tried making them with agave syrup instead of the simple syrup? It’s “healthier”…hey, can we make mojitos a Heath drink? haha…love them!

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  10. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    haha – I have not! But I should. 🙂

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  11. libbywilko Avatar
    libbywilko

    These sound perfect for warmer weather ! I’ve had something similar and it was divine. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  12. Kathy (kathyb) Avatar
    Kathy (kathyb)

    Where do you find the quotes you use in project life?

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  13. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    The quotes come from all over. Some I hear, some I see on twitter or pinterest. Some I pull from books or magazine articles.

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  14. Elizabeth Rosemond Avatar
    Elizabeth Rosemond

    yes please! just so happens I have a few over-ripe strawberries in the fridge. now i just need the little ones to go to bed 🙂

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  15. sansku Avatar
    sansku

    Greetings from Canada! I just found your lovely blog. I’ve been browsing for about an hour already. 🙂 I do Project Life as well. Slowly. Not ever week. But I’ve designed about million journaling cards already. Love making them. 🙂 Anyways, love your blog and I’ll be back another time.

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  16. Becky Kozak Avatar
    Becky Kozak

    I would ask you why you plated so many basil plants, but then it’s so obvious. So you can invent crazy concoctions like this one. Mmmmm, wouldn’t it be so delicious with watermelon instead of the strawberries?
    Have a fabulous weekend,
    xo Becky

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  17. jennie Avatar
    jennie

    i saw when you tweeted these and was hoping you’d include the recipe! thanks.

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  18. Kathy (kathyb) Avatar
    Kathy (kathyb)

    Thanks. I love how you incorporate them into PL 🙂

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  19. Chrystina Avatar
    Chrystina

    These look absolutely incredible, what a great combination choice. Also – 18 basil plants. Wow. Pesto, anybody?

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