This Mango Mojito is the ideal Summer Cocktail. It combines mango, lime and mint together for the perfect summer feel. Just like my Blue Curacao Mojito, this is a must try drink and it comes together in just minutes!
I have been told previously that I'm a bartender's nightmare because I always order a mojito. It's my favorite cocktail.
Since I don't have a million orders coming in like a bartender, I actually enjoy making them at home. The only extra step from a usual cocktail is muddling the mint, which is actually pretty fun. Plus, it's so tasty. Trust me, you have to try this one!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- It's so easy to whip these up.
- The recipe uses simple ingredients.
- This mojito is a little extra and will impress with the fact that it's mango flavored.
- It is so refreshing on a hot day.
If you love fun cocktails like me, make sure to check out my Lavender Lemonade Cocktail, Limoncello Spritz & my Frozen Strawberry Margarita. All of them are delish!
The Ingredients:
White or Clear Rum- This particular Plantation 3 Stars Rum has a very light flavor and is perfect for a mojito.
Mint- Muddled to release a mild mint flavor. This drink only has a touch of mint. If you want a really strong taste, you can increase the amount of leaves.
Mango Nectar- Sweetened mango puree is added for a delicious splash of mango flavor.
Simple Syrup- (Optional) Adds a bit of sweetness. * I prefer my mojitos on the sweeter side.
Lime- For a citrus kick and a traditional ingredient in mojitos.
Club Soda- Used for topping off the mojito and adds a bubbly component to the cocktail.
*Full recipe ingredients and quantities can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions and Variations:
- Not crazy on sweet drinks? Leave out the simple syrup.
- Want a stronger mojito? Double the rum. I'm a lightweight and make my drinks accordingly.
How to Make this Easy Mango Mojito:
Step 1: Muddle the Mint
Into a shaker, add in the mint leaves and muddle. Twist the muddler into the mint leaves about 5 times to release juice. Once you begin to smell the strong mint, you can stop. You don't want to shred the leaves.
Step 2: Add Cocktail Ingredients
Add in the simple syrup, mango nectar, rum, juice from ½ a lime and top with ice. Shake this up well.
Step 3: Fill Glasses
Fill two cocktail glasses with ice. Pour the shaker ingredients over the top to a little over half full.
Step 4: Add Club Soda
Top the drinks with club soda.
Step 5: Add a lime wedge and mint sprig to garnish. Enjoy this delicious cocktail!
Expert Tips:
When muddling the mint, you are looking for a fragrant smell without shredding the mint leaves. Once you can smell the strong mint smell, you can stop muddling.
Love Mango Recipes? Try my Mango Habanero Salsa and Mango hand pies.
Recipe FAQs:
I like my mojito on the sweeter side, but not too sweet. If you don't like sweet at all, I suggest cutting the mango nectar in half, leaving out the simple syrup and using a larger glass to pour in more club soda.
You are looking for a clear or white rum. I used Plantation 3 Stars Rum, which is delicious and I highly recommend. It ranks number 1 on the 16 best rums for mojitos by Tastingtable.com too. It's worth a try!
Absolutely! You will be looking at your average mojito then, which isn't a bad thing. Just leave out the mango nectar and you can add in more simple syrup according to the sweetness you like.
You can use the back of a wooden spoon. If you are interested in purchasing one, you can find the link to the cocktail shaker, which comes with a muddler in the recipe card below. It is fairly inexpensive, and I use my kit all the time.
It is in the international section at the grocery store. This was the Goya brand.
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Mango Mojito
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 cocktail glasses 1x
Description
This Mango Mojito is the ideal Summer Cocktail. It combines mango, lime and mint together for the perfect summer feel. This is a must try warm weather drink!
Ingredients
- 10 mint leaves, washed and dried
- 3 ounces white or clear rum
- juice from ½ a lime
- 6 ounces mango nectar
- 1 ounce simple syrup (optional: if you like sweet, add it)
- 4 to 6 ounces of club soda (depends on the size of glass you use)
- Additional lime slices and mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
- ice
Instructions
Into a shaker, add in the mint leaves and muddle. Twist the muddler into the mint leaves about 5 times to release juice. Once you begin to smell the strong mint, you can stop. You don't want to shred the leaves.
Add in the simple syrup, mango nectar, rum, juice from ½ a lime and top with ice. Shake this up well.
Fill two cocktail glasses with ice. Pour the shaker ingredients over the top to a little over half full.
Top with club soda.
Add lime wedge and mint sprig to garnish. Enjoy this delicious cocktail!
Notes
When muddling the mint, you are looking for a fragrant smell without shredding the mint leaves. Once you can smell the strong mint smell, you can stop muddling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: drinks
- Method: shaken
- Cuisine: Cuban
Lisa says
The best mojito I've had!