Description
Cool summer nights come alive with this Raspberry Mojito, blending fresh mint, zesty lime, and sweet raspberries into a refreshing Cuban-inspired cocktail. Crisp rum and sparkling club soda create a perfect balance you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Rum
- 2 oz white rum
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
Fresh Ingredients
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 6–8 fresh raspberries
Fizz and Garnish
- 2 oz club soda
- 1 sprig fresh mint (for garnish)
- 2–3 fresh raspberries (for garnish)
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- Gently muddle mint leaves and raspberries in a cocktail shaker to release their aromatic oils and vibrant flavors, creating a fragrant base for the mojito.
- Pour white rum, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice into the muddled mixture, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes and vigorously shake for 10-15 seconds to chill and marry the flavors, creating a harmonious blend.
- Strain the cocktail into a tall glass filled with fresh ice, allowing the liquid to cascade smoothly over the cubes.
- Slowly top the drink with club soda, gently stirring to integrate the effervescence without disrupting the existing flavor profile.
- Garnish the rim with a fresh mint sprig and scatter additional raspberries on top, adding a visual and aromatic finishing touch.
- Serve immediately, presenting a refreshing and vibrant raspberry mojito that balances sweet, herbal, and tangy notes with a crisp, bubbly texture.
Notes
- Select ripe, vibrant raspberries for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness in your mojito.
- Gently muddle mint and raspberries to prevent bitter flavors from releasing excessive plant oils and preserve delicate aromatics.
- Experiment with different rum varieties like silver, gold, or flavored rum to customize the cocktail’s depth and character.
- Create a non-alcoholic version by replacing rum with sparkling water or zero-proof spirit alternatives for a refreshing mocktail experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg