Mango Mojito Cocktail Recipe
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The Mango Mojito – a tropical twist on the classic Cuban favorite – is a fruity and refreshing summer sip. This cocktail combines sweet and juicy ripe mango with fresh mint, zesty lime, and a splash of bubbly soda water. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart making it a crowd-pleasing drink for warm days or a casual summer dinner party.
Mango Mojitos are incredibly easy to make and require just a handful of fresh ingredients found at the local grocery store. This variation on a traditional mojito can be made from fresh mango or mango juice.
This fresh mango mojito recipe is a twist on the classic mojito drink. Made with minimal bar tools and simply muddled in a tall glass, this cocktail is ideal for summer entertaining. From backyard barbecues to beach happy hours, Mango Mojitos are a tropical escape in every glass. And with so many ways to personalize your mojito – different rums, fruit add-ins, and fun garnishes – it’s a recipe that keeps things interesting sip after sip.
Ingredients
- Fresh mango – Choose either fresh mango chunks or frozen mango pieces that have been thawed. You can also trade the fresh mango for 2 ounces of mango puree or mango juice if you prefer.
- Fresh mint – There’s no substitute for fresh mint and it’s a key ingredient in this cocktail. Do not use dried mint.
- Limes – You need lime juice for your drink and lime wedges for garnish, so fresh limes are your only option here. You’ll need about 1 lime per drink.
- Simple syrup – I prefer simple syrup instead of sugar cubes because the syrup blends easier with the other ingredients and isn’t as likely to settle into the bottom of your glass.
- Light rum – Choose your favorite light or white rum for this mojito. Bacardi is the classic option and a great choice. Skip the darker rums as they will overpower the mango flavor.
- Club soda or sparkling water – Choose your favorite plain fizzy water or mineral water. Or up the flavor with a mango or lime flavored sparkling water.
How to Make a Mango Mojito
Combine mint leaves, mango chunks, and lime juice in a tall glass. Muddle until the mango has broken down. Your mango should be super ripe so muddling shouldn’t destroy your mint.
Add the simple syrup and rum. Stir to combine, then fill the glass with ice cubes.
Top with club soda or sparkling water. Up the flavor by choosing mango or lime sparkling water. Place a large sprig of mint in the palm of your hand and clap the other hand over it to release the fragrance in the mint. Add it into your drink.
Garnish with a lime wedge. I like to squeeze the lime wedge over the drink before dropping it in as garnish. Stir gently, sip and enjoy!
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Mango Mojito Recipe
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup ripe mango chunks, either fresh or frozen/thawed
- 4-6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz white rum
- Club soda , or sparkling water
- Lime slices and mint sprigs, garnish
Instructions
- Combine the mango, mint leaves, and lime juice in a tall glass.⅓ cup ripe mango chunks, 4-6 fresh mint leaves, 1 oz lime juice
- Muddle until the mango is broken down.
- Add simple syrup and rum. Stir well.1 oz simple syrup, 2 oz white rum
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top with club soda or sparkling water.Club soda
- Garnish with a lime slice or lime wedge.Lime slices and mint sprigs
- Place a large sprig of mint in the palm of your hand and clap the other hand over it to release the fragrance in it. Add this into your drink.
- Stir gently, sip and enjoy!
Notes
Equipment
The Best Rum for Mojitos
The key to a great mojito lies in choosing the right rum. For the best results, go with a light or white rum. These rums are crisp and clean, allowing the mango, mint, and lime to shine. Bacardi is a smooth, affordable classic rum that’s widely available. Want to play with flavor? Try a mango- or coconut-infused rum to intensify the tropical vibes. Just steer clear of dark rum or spiced rum for this recipe – they’ll overpower the fresh fruit flavors.
Pro Tip
The only special bar tools needed for this recipe are a muddler and bar spoon. Don’t have a metal or wooden muddler on hand? Use the handle on a wooden spoon to mash up the mint and mango. Don’t have a bar spoon to stir everything in your tall glass? Use a butter knife or chopstick.
Make Your Own Simple Syrup
Made with only two ingredients – water and sugar – simple syrup truly is simple to make at home. Get my instructions, including how to make simple syrup in the microwave, over on my Simple Syrup Recipe page.
What to Serve with Mango Mojitos
Need snack or meal ideas to serve with your Mango Mojitos? Think tropical, zesty, and bold. These dishes enhance the mojito’s tropical sweetness and make the whole experience even more festive.
Don’t Miss These Mojito Recipes
Mojitos are such refreshing cocktails! With only one spirit in it and lots of soda water, it’s the perfect drink for hot days. Looking for more mojito recipes? Try one of these, include a couple non-alcoholic options:
- Strawberry Mojito Mocktail
- Classic Mojito Cocktail
- Blueberry Mojito Cocktail
- Non-Alcoholic Classic Mojito
- Blue Mojito Cocktail (Blue Curaçao Mojito)
