Blue Mojito Cocktail (Blue Curaçao Mojito)
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Full of white rum, fresh mint, bright lime, fizzy soda water, and homemade blue curaçao syrup, the Blue Mojito is a fun citrus twist on the classic Cuban cocktail with a color that’ll turn heads.
Swapping traditional simple syrup for blue curaçao syrup gives this drink its striking color and subtle orange flavor while keeping the crisp, mint-lime flavors that make mojitos so popular.
This cocktail is perfect for a hot summer day when you want something light, citrusy, and refreshing. The balance of cool mint, zesty lime, and a hint of sweetness and orange from the blue curaçao syrup makes it easy to sip, while the club soda adds a bubbly lift. Since this recipe uses blue curaçao syrup instead of the liqueur, it keeps the alcohol content lower than other cocktails, making it a great choice for leisurely afternoons or casual get-togethers.
Plus, it’s easy to make at home with just a few ingredients. Pair it with your favorite summer appetizers, like these easy strawberry bites or peach and mango salsa with homemade tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- White Rum – Choose your favorite white rum for this recipe. Skip the dark rum, it’ll overwhelm the other flavors.
- Blue Curaçao Syrup – Make your own, or swap it out for blue Curaçao liqueur if you prefer. This gives our blue drink its color and adds a bit of orange flavor to the cocktail.
- Lime Juice – Squeeze fresh limes for the lime juice in this recipe. You’ll need about 1 lime per cocktail.
- Mint – Fresh mint is absolutely necessary for any mojito and can not be swapped for anything. (Do not use dried mint for this recipe.)
- Soda water – The classic choice for this cocktail is club soda, but sparkling water work great here as well. Use a lime or orange flavored sparkling water to play up those flavors from this recipe.
How to Make a Blue Curaçao Mojito (Step by Step)
Place mint leaves and lime juice in a tall glass.
Gently muddle mint leaves to bruise them and release their oils.
Add white rum and blue curaçao syrup to the glass.
Add ice cubes to fill the glass.
Top with club soda or sparkling water.
Garnish with a large mint sprig and/or a lime slice. Stir, sip and enjoy!
Blue Mojito Cocktail (Blue Curaçao Mojito)
Ingredients
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 5 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz white rum
- 1.5 oz blue curaçao syrup
- 4 oz club soda or sparkling water
Instructions
- Place mint leaves and lime juice in a tall glass. Gently muddle to bruise the mint leaves.1 oz fresh lime juice, 5 fresh mint leaves
- Add white rum and blue curaçao syrup to the glass.1 oz white rum, 1.5 oz blue curaçao syrup
- Add ice cubes to fill the glass.
- Top with club soda or sparkling water.4 oz club soda or sparkling water
- Garnish with a large sprig of fresh mint and/or a lime wedge.
- Stir, sip and enjoy!
What is Blue Curaçao?
Made from oranges grown on the Dutch island of Curaçao, blue curaçao liqueur is an orange liqueur that has a blue color added to it. The color is a key difference between this and other orange liqueurs like triple sec. Blue Curaçao Syrup is the non-alcoholic version of the liqueur.
Making Blue Curaçao Syrup
One of my favorite things about mojitos is their low alcohol content. To keep with this, I use blue curaçao syrup in place of blue curaçao liqueur in my blue mojitos. The homemade syrup can even be made with natural blue coloring. Get the recipe and instructions over on my Blue Curaçao Syrup page.
Looking for More Mojito Recipes?
Want other variations of this traditional Cuban cocktail? Stir up a Classic Mojito or try my fruity Blueberry Mojitos and Mango Mojitos. Or make drinks for the whole family with a classic mojito mocktail or this non-alcoholic strawberry mojito mocktail.
