Your New Favorite Cocktail
These aren’t your average mojitos—they’re fruit mojitos! Think of them as the ultra-sophisticated, grown-up version of the classic cocktail, but with just 0.01% more time and effort (trust me, it’s totally worth it). They’re sweet, refreshing, and bursting with flavor (perfect for impressing friends or just treatin’ yourself on a sunny day). But the best part? These mojitos are endlessly customizable! You can use whatever fresh fruit you’ve got lying around, from your favorite types of tropical fruits (like mango, pineapple, and passion fruit) to classic berry flavors (like strawberry, blueberry, and even raspberry). No matter your flavor combo, you’ll feel like a pro mixologist in no time!
Let’s Talk Ingredients
This recipe contains many classic mojito ingredients (with one addition!). This is just an overview—jump to the recipe card for exact measurements!
Mint Leaves: Mint leaves are an essential ingredient in mojitos, giving you that quintessential refreshing, aromatic flavor! Sugar: Adds a hint of sweetness and helps balance the flavors in the cocktail. Regular granulated sugar works well here, but you could also use cane sugar, demerara sugar, coconut sugar, simple syrup, or even honey. Fruit: Use any fruit you prefer or have available! Strawberries, mangoes, pineapples, limes, blueberries, and passion fruit all work beautifully. Crushed Ice: Essential for creating a refreshing and chilled cocktail. White Rum: Adds a light and smooth alcoholic base that complements the fruity flavors so well! Club Soda: We’ll use club soda for our sparkling element, creating a refreshing effervescence. Lime: While optional, I love to add the juice from half a lime to give these fruit mojitos a tangy, citrusy twist!
Making A Fruit Mojito Is Really Easy
These fruit mojitos are almost too easy to make (if ya know what I mean!). Jump to the recipe card for the full, printable instructions. Step 1: Muddle The AromaticsWe’ll muddle the mint leaves, sugar, and fruit to release the oils in the mint and break up the fruit into a mash. Step 2: Assemble The Cocktail After muddling, it’s time to assemble your fruit mojito! Add crushed ice to the glass. Pour in the shot of white rum, then top it off with club soda. Step 3: Serve The Drinks Give the cocktail a gentle stir to combine all the ingredients. Garnish the glass with lime wedges, fresh mint leaves, and fruit. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
Experiment With Fruits: The best part about making fruit mojitos is using any fruit! Mix and match different fruits to create unique flavor combinations. Most types of berries, as well as tropical fruits, work well here. Make Mocktails: If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can easily transform your fruit mojitos into refreshing mocktails. Omit the rum and increase the club soda (or substitute a non-alcoholic sparkling beverage). Serve Immediately: Fruit mojitos are best enjoyed fresh and chilled. Once assembled, serve the cocktails immediately to prevent the ice from melting excessively and diluting the flavors.
