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Raspberry Mojito (Refreshing, Fruity, and Easy to Make!)

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This Raspberry Mojito is a delicious and refreshing twist on the classic mojito! It combines the bright, minty flavor of a traditional mojito with the sweet and tart notes of fresh raspberries. I love how this cocktail is both easy to make and incredibly flavorful. It's perfect for summer parties, barbecues, or any time you're craving a refreshing and fruity cocktail. Get ready to enjoy a drink that's both beautiful and delicious!

Why You'll Love This Raspberry Mojito

  • Fruity and Refreshing: The combination of fresh raspberries, mint, and lime creates a bright and refreshing cocktail.
  • Easy to Make: This recipe uses simple ingredients and straightforward instructions.
  • Homemade Raspberry Syrup: The homemade raspberry syrup adds a delicious and intense raspberry flavor.
  • Perfect for Summer: A perfect cocktail for hot summer days.
  • Customizable: You can easily adjust the sweetness and tartness to your liking.
Ingredients for Raspberry Mojito, including raspberries, mint, lime, rum, and club soda.

Ingredients for Raspberry Mojito

Here's what you'll need to make this refreshing cocktail. The full list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

Raspberry Syrup

  • Fresh Raspberries (Fruit)
  • Sugar (Sweetener)

Raspberry Mojito

  • White Rum (Liquor)
  • Lime Juice (Acid)
  • Fresh Mint Leaves (plus some extra for garnish) (Herb)
  • Raspberry syrup (recipe below) (Syrup)
  • Raspberries for garnish (Fruit)
  • Club Soda

(Note: the full ingredients list, including measurements, is provided in the recipe card below.)

Variations

I love this Raspberry Mojito as is, but here are a few ideas for variations:

  • Different Berries: Use strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries instead of raspberries.
  • Make it a Mocktail: Omit the rum for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Add More Fruit: Muddle some fresh raspberries or other berries in the bottom of the glass along with the mint.
  • Make it Spicy: Add a thin slice of jalapeño to the glass for a little heat.
  • Different Sweetener: Use simple syrup, agave nectar, or honey instead of sugar in the raspberry syrup.
Muddling the mint for Raspberry Mojito.

How to Make a Raspberry Mojito

Let me show you how easy it is to make this Raspberry Mojito:

Make the Raspberry Syrup

  1. I place 1 cup of raspberries and ½ cup of sugar into a small saucepan.
  2. I heat on medium until simmering.
  3. I simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Then I set aside to cool.
  5. Once cooled, I strain the raspberry seeds out of the syrup. The syrup is ready to use.

Muddle Mint

  1. I muddle 5 mint leaves in the bottom of a glass. Be sure not to over-muddle, only crush the mint enough to release the aromatic flavors of the mint.

Add Syrup, Rum, and Lime Juice

  1. I add 1 tablespoon of the raspberry syrup, the rum, and the lime juice to the mint.
  2. I stir until combined, allowing the mint flavor to infuse the drink.

Add Ice and Top with Club Soda

  1. Add ice.
  2. Pour club soda.

Garnish and Serve

  1. I add a few mint leaves and two raspberries as a garnish.
  2. I serve immediately.

Tips and Tricks for the BEST Mojito

Here are my secrets for making this mojito truly exceptional:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh raspberries, mint, and lime juice are essential for the best flavor.
  • Don't Over-Muddle the Mint: Gently muddle the mint just enough to release its aroma. Over-muddling can make it bitter.
  • Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mojito and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more raspberry syrup.
  • Use Good Quality Rum: A good quality white rum will make a difference in the flavor of the cocktail.
  • Serve Immediately: This cocktail is best served immediately, while it's cold and the club soda is bubbly.

How to Serve

This Raspberry Mojito is perfect for:

  • Summer Parties: A refreshing and festive cocktail for summer gatherings.
  • Barbecues: A great drink to enjoy with grilled food.
  • Brunches: A fun and flavorful addition to your brunch menu.
  • Happy Hour: A perfect cocktail for happy hour.
A close-up of a Raspberry Mojito, showing the beautiful color and fresh ingredients.

Make Ahead and Storage

You can make the raspberry syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. The mojito itself is best made just before serving.

FAQs about Raspberry Mojito

  • Can I use frozen raspberries?
    • Fresh raspberries are best for the syrup, but you can use frozen raspberries in a pinch. Thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid before using.
  • Can I make this without the rum?
    • Yes, you can omit the rum for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Can I use a different type of sweetener?
    • Yes, you can.

Enjoy this refreshing, fruity, and easy-to-make Raspberry Mojito! It's a perfect cocktail for any occasion.

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Muddling the mint for Raspberry Mojito.

Raspberry Mojito

  • Author: Caoimhe Byrne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Drinks, Cocktails
  • Cuisine: Cuban-Inspired
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Description

This refreshing Raspberry Mojito is a delightful twist on the classic cocktail. It combines the bright flavors of fresh mint and lime with the sweetness of raspberries and a touch of rum, all topped off with bubbly club soda.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Raspberry Syrup:

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water

For One Raspberry Mojito:

  • 5 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Raspberry Syrup (from recipe above)
  • 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) white rum
  • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Club soda, to top
  • 2 fresh raspberries, for garnish

Instructions

1. Make the Raspberry Syrup:

  • Combine Raspberries and Sugar: In a small saucepan, combine the fresh raspberries and granulated sugar, and water.
  • Simmer: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a simmer.
  • Reduce: Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the raspberries have broken down and the mixture has thickened slightly.
  • Cool: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool completely.
  • Strain: Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Discard the solids. You should have a smooth raspberry syrup. This syrup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

2. Make the Raspberry Mojito:

  • Muddle Mint: In a sturdy highball glass or cocktail shaker, gently muddle 5 fresh mint leaves. Do not over-muddle; you just want to bruise the leaves slightly to release their aroma, not tear them to shreds.
  • Add Syrup, Rum, and Lime Juice: Add 1 tablespoon of the cooled raspberry syrup, the white rum, and the fresh lime juice to the glass with the muddled mint.
  • Stir: Stir the mixture well to combine the flavors and allow the mint to infuse the drink.
  • Add Ice: Fill the glass about ⅔ full with ice cubes.
  • Top with Club Soda: Top off the glass with club soda.
  • Garnish: Garnish with a few fresh mint leaves and 2 fresh raspberries.
  • Serve Immediately.

Notes

  • Raspberry Syrup: This recipe makes more raspberry syrup than you'll need for one cocktail. Store the leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. It's delicious in other cocktails, on pancakes, or over ice cream.
  • Mint: Use fresh mint for the best flavor. Gently muddle the mint to release its aroma without tearing it.
  • Rum: Use a good-quality white rum.
  • Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice is always best.
  • Club Soda: Use chilled club soda.
  • Sweetness: Adjust the amount of raspberry syrup to your preference.
  • Serving Suggestions: enjoy

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