Want more ideas for using up mint? Try these Best Mint Recipes or Mint Cocktails. Like the margarita, the classic drink recipe has less sugar and more nuance than what it’s become in bars and pre-made mixes. The classic is perfect for sipping on the patio, and just as good in the dead of winter when you’re dreaming of the beach. We love this mojito recipe so much, we even included the Mojito Pitcher version in our latest cookbook! To make it, you’ll simply muddle mint, add the lime juice, rum, and simple syrup, and shake it in a cocktail shaker. Then top off the glass with club soda before serving. A classic Mojito recipe includes:
Fresh mint Lime juice White rum Simple syrup Soda water
Place the mint leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. If you don’t have one, you can use a large metal cup or bowl. Using a wooden cocktail muddler or unfinished wooden spoon, gently mash the mint a few times to release the juices. Do not mash the mint with a lot of force! The key to muddling is a light touch.
Simple syrup: Ultra classic is using simple syrup! You can buy it, but it’s so easy we prefer making it at home. Maple syrup: Pure maple syrup is a natural sweetener for cocktails that has a nuanced flavor and gentle way of sweetening drinks. It doesn’t taste like maple—it just adds a natural sweetness.
Pitcher: This Mojito Pitcher makes 8 servings, perfect for serving a crowd. Frozen: This Frozen Mojito is an icy, refreshing spin. Fruity spins: Try Mojitos of all fruity flavors: a Strawberry Mojito, Blueberry Mojito, Blackberry Mojito, Raspberry Mojito, Peach Mojito, Watermelon Mojito, Pineapple Mojito, Mango Mojito, or Coconut Mojito. Mocktail: Use the Virgin Mojito as a non alcoholic mocktail. Other Liquors: Make a Vodka Mojito, Gin Mojito, or Tequila Mojito if you run out of rum!
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