Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 47 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 drinks
Calories: 327kcal
When hosting a get-together, having a pitcher cocktail like this refreshing mint mojito recipe is a game-changer.
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For the Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup superfine sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ⅔ cup fresh mint leaves (1 ounce)
For the Mojitos
- 2 cups white rum (16 ounces)
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (from 6-8 limes)
- 2 cups club soda
For Garnish
- Fresh lime slices
- Mint sprigs
For the Mint Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, bring the sugar, water, and mint leaves to a simmer. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 3 more minutes without stirring.
1 cup superfine sugar, 1 cup water, ⅔ cup fresh mint leaves
Pour the simple syrup over a mesh strainer set over a larger bowl.
Set the simple syrup in the refrigerator to cool for about 30 minutes.
For the Mojitos
Once the simple syrup has cooled, pour it into a large pitcher and add the rum and lime juice and stir to combine.
2 cups white rum, 1 cup fresh lime juice
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
For Serving
When ready to serve, add the club soda and gently stir.
2 cups club soda
Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lime slices and mint leaves (if desired).
Fresh lime slices, Mint sprigs
This recipe was adapted from Southern Living.
- Muddle a bit of fresh mint in the bottom of the cocktail glasses before serving to give these mojitos an even fresher taste!
Storage: Store mojitos (without the club soda) in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir in the club soda before serving.
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg