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How to Make 5 Different Mojito Recipes

Last updated on Mar 21, 2018
Ashley Kufera

Mojitos are a refreshing summertime drink perfect for serving on your patio, rooftop bar, or at your next barbecue. This versatile cocktail can be served the traditional way, or you can get creative with new ingredients to keep up with emerging bar trends. Introducing other fruit flavors such as lemon or watermelon can transform your classic mojito into a unique and exciting cocktail that guests will pay a premium for. Check out the mojito recipe video below to learn how to make five different mojito recipes that are perfect for your summertime bar menu.

What Does a Mojito Consist Of?

The classic mojito consists of five ingredients:

  • White rum
  • Sugar (traditionally sugar cane)
  • Lime juice
  • Sparkling water
  • Mint

Where Does the Mojito Originate From?

Mojitos originate from Cuba. While the actual origin story has been debated throughout history, this Cuban highball drink is said to be one of the island’s oldest cocktails. It has experienced resurgences in popularity throughout history thanks to appearances in mainstream culture such as the James Bond film Die Another Day.

Tips for Making the Perfect Mojito

So, how do you make a mojito? Whether you’re sticking to the classics or creating different mojito recipes, here are a few tips to crafting the perfect mojito.

  • Always keep your basic proportions the same. Use 1 1/2 oz. white rum to 1/2 lime, or about 1 oz. lime juice, to achieve perfectly balanced flavors.
  • Slap the mint leaves between your hands several times before placing them in the glass. This stimulates the oils and creates maximum flavor transfer to your cocktail.
  • Avoid ripping or tearing mint leaves, as this can create a bitter taste in drinks.
  • Muddle and shake your cocktail with care so as to avoid crushing or ripping your mint leaves and lime.

Mojito Recipe Video

Learn how to make a mojito for your customers with our step-by-step tutorial:

Classic Mojito Recipe

The classic mojito will satisfy your thirsty customers on a hot summer day. Featuring traditional ingredients, this cocktail is sure to please guests looking for a simple yet delicious drink.

Classic Mojito Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lime
  • 10 mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 1/2 oz. white rum
  • Club soda
  • Mint and lime slice for garnish

Directions

  1. Drop the limes, mint leaves, and sugar into a highball glass and muddle.
  2. Fill the glass with ice.
  3. Add rum to the glass and stir the ingredients.
  4. Top off the glass with club soda.
  5. Garnish with mint and the lime slice.

Black Mojito Recipe

For a simple twist on the classic mojito, try crafting this black mojito that uses spiced rum in addition to white rum. By using the dark, spiced rum, you'll give the drink a stormy look that's perfect for any rainy day at the beach.

Black Mojito Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lime
  • 10 mint leaves
  • 1 oz. Finest Call simple syrup
  • 3/4 oz. white rum
  • Club soda
  • 3/4 oz. spiced rum
  • Mint for garnish

Directions

  1. Drop the lime, mint leaves, and simple syrup into a highball glass and muddle.
  2. Fill the glass with ice.
  3. Add the white rum and stir the ingredients.
  4. Top off the glass with club soda, but leave room for the spiced rum.
  5. Add the spiced rum.
  6. Garnish with mint.

Southside Cocktail Recipe

The southside is a more sophisticated version of the mojito that uses gin instead of rum. It's also served in a martini glass, making it not only great for your bar, but also for your summer wedding or other catered events.

Southside Mojito Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. gin
  • Juice of 1 small lemon
  • 3/4 oz. Finest Call simple syrup
  • 12 mint leaves
  • Mint for garnish

Directions

  1. Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice.
  2. Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake.
  3. Add the mint leaves and gently swirl.
  4. Dump the ice out of the martini glass.
  5. Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass.
  6. Garnish with mint.

Watermelon Mojito Recipe

The watermelon mojito combines watermelon and cucumber into one delicious cocktail that is just as fruity as it is refreshing. Plus, since it calls for actual fruits and vegetables, it's technically healthy for you, right?

Watermelon Mojito Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3-4 tablespoon-sized watermelon balls (made with a melon baller)
  • 1 inch slice of cucumber, quartered
  • 1/2 lime
  • 3/4 oz. watermelon bar syrup
  • 1 1/2 oz. white rum
  • 10 mint leaves
  • Club soda
  • Watermelon wedge and cucumber slice for garnish

Directions

  1. Place the watermelon balls, cucumber slices, lime juice, syrup, rum, and mint leaves into a cocktail shaker and muddle thoroughly.
  2. Fill a highball glass with ice, and then strain the mixture into the glass.
  3. Top off the drink with the club soda.
  4. Garnish with the watermelon wedge and cucumber slice.

Mojito Pitcher for a Crowd Recipe

Please a crowd at any party, wedding, catered event, or other gathering with this mojito pitcher recipe. Simply pour all of the ingredients into a pitcher, mix them up, and serve. With this quick and easy recipe, you'll have a tasty beverage for your guests in no time. Plus, you'll be able to fulfill your guests' demand for refills in a flash.

Mojito in Pitcher Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Drop the lime slices into the bottom of the pitcher.
  2. Add the mojito mix, white rum, and club soda to the pitcher and stir the ingredients.
  3. Garnish individual mojito glasses with the mint and limes and fill them up with the cocktail from the pitcher

As guests enjoy the warm weather on your deck, rooftop bar, or lakeside cafe, keep their thirsts quenched with the refreshing combination of lime, sugar, and mint. Whether you’re crafting cocktails for a crowd or looking to diversify a summer classic, you can’t go wrong by adding different types of mojitos to your menu.

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