Yep, it’s that time of year to smash up fruit with booze and declare it happy hour whenever you please. Who’s with me? I’m kind of a mojito girl. Yes, I’m also a margarita girl – don’t get it twisted. But who can be mad at white rum? Especially when it goes so perfectly with ripe summer berries, fresh basil and a hint of lime. Haters begone.
Origins of Mojitos
The exact origin of the mojito is debated, but all the stories we found agree that this delicious drink comes from Cuba. Some claim it comes from South American Indians living in the region in the 1500s who shared it with explorers suffering from scurvy. Other stories say that it was invented by slaves or in a bar in Havana, Cuba. We’re not sure which story is true, but we’re very grateful to the creator! The following is our inspired version, made with a flavor twist! This cocktail is rather simple. 7 ingredients5 minutesBIG flavorSuper refreshing What’s not to love? It goes like this: Muddle berries, lime and sugar.Add basil, muddle a little more.Add rum, gently stir.Add some crushed ice and stir.Add club soda and gently stir.Top with more crushed ice, basil and a blackberry (or two). See? I told you you could do it. This cocktail SCREAMS summer. It’s: Icy coldFruityTartSweetHerbaceousBoozy& Refreshing We’ve been enjoying this mojito as an at-home happy hour. If you aren’t a fan of or don’t have basil, swap it for mint for a more classic version. And though I haven’t tried it with other fruit combinations, I imagine cherries and raspberries would be amazing. If you make this drink, let us know! Leave a comment and rate it. And don’t forget to take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see. Cheers, friends!
