Hey mommas! Happy Friday to you all! Hope you all had a wonderful week! I can't believe it's already halfway through July which means only a few weeks left of summer! How did it go by so fast?
It's been a busy but great summer for us here at the Mojito House. Last weekend, I got to take my daughter to Mom & Daughter Girl Scout Camp and we had the greatest time! It was super hot, but so much fun! I love getting some special time with her. I'm sure there's going to come a day when she's not so interested in hanging out with her momma, so I'm going to enjoy it while I can.
This summer, I've been trying to do some more gardening than I did last year. So far, it hasn't gone the greatest...haha. I grew some huge, gorgeous and healthy tomato plants only to have them ravaged by Tomato Hockworms...which I had never heard of until this summer. I also grew some basil, but it grew fast and furious and now it's on its way out unfortunately. However before it goes, I'm trying to get as much use out of it as I can because I absolutely love basil. It's so delicious in so many dishes, but it's also fabulous in cocktails! So I snipped a handful and smashed in a glass with some lemon, gin, and club soda and it made the most delicious boozy lemonade-type drink ever. Go ahead and give it a whirl. You're going to love it! Cheers mommas and see you next week!
xo, Momma Mojito
MOMMA MOJITO'S GIN BASIL FIZZ
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2/3 oz Simple Syrup
- Handful of Fresh Basil Plus Sprig for Garnish
- Club Soda to Taste
- Lemon Wedge for Garnish
Directions:
In a mason jar, throw in a handful of basil leaves. Pour lemon juice and simple syrup over the top. Muddle lightly. Fill with ice. Add gin and club soda to the top. Stir thoroughly and garnish with a lemon wedge and basil sprig. Cheers!