Mango Mojito

Name: Mango Mojito
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Superfine sugar; 12 Mint leaves; 1 ounce Freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 ounces Light rum; 2 ounces Mango nectar; 2 ounces Club soda

Bright and refreshing this Mango Mojito will bring you a taste of the tropics any time of year, no vacation required! Got 5 minutes? You're only a handful of ingredients and a muddler away from this thirst-quenching rum cocktail.

Mango mojito in high ball glass with mint and fresh mango.

Cocktails are the easiest way to bring a vacation home, and this Mango Mojito recipe instantly transports you to the tropics, no matter what the weather outside looks like.

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Why you will love this recipe

It's bright, refreshing, and not too sweet. This Mango Mojito is made with mango nectar giving it all of the mango flavors without other fruit juices to make it cloyingly sweet.
It's easy to make. These Cuban rum cocktails are easy to make one by one or in a pitcher. The muddling is the hardest part (but that's not really hard at all).
It's lower in alcohol content. Mojitos are traditionally lower in alcohol content given the amount of club soda and juice in them making them a great option for lunch or happy hour.

Ingredients

The ingredients for this mango cocktail are easy to keep on hand.

ingredient notes

Fresh lime juice is a must for cocktails. The bottled juice contains preservatives that alter the flavor.
Superfine sugar is simply granulated sugar that is a finer grain so it will dissolve more easily in cocktails.
Mango Nectar gives you a better mango flavor than mango juice. Definitely seek it out at the grocery store.

Instructions

Although they look fancy, mojitos are super easy to make at home!

Muddler in high ball glass with mint and lime juice.

Step 1: Start by adding superfine sugar, lime juice and mint leaves to a high ball glass. Gently muddle the mint leaves to release the oils

Step 2: Fill the glass with ice and add rum and mango nectar.

Step 3: Top the drink with club soda.

Mango mojito in high ball glass with straw.

Step 4: Stir and serve immediately!

FAQs

What is the best rum for a mojito?

Light rum is the best rum for a mojito because it typically has a clean, clear flavor that doesn't mask the flavors of the mint and juice. Dark and spiced rums are not recommended for this drink as they are too strongly flavored.

What is the difference between mango nectar and mango juice?

Mango nectar is 100% mango whereas mango juice is a blend of many juices. Both will work in the drink, but the mango nectar gives you the most mango flavor without additional sugars.

Why is a bar spoon spiraled on the handle?

A bar spoon is spiraled on the handle to break carbonation. Add it to the glass and then pour the club soda in and your drink won't overflow!

Can I make a zero-proof mango mojito?

Not everyone wants alcohol in their drinks. Making it non-alcoholic is easy and equally delicious! Simply omit the rum and replace it with more club soda.

Mango mojito in highball with fresh mint and fresh mango slices.

Expert Tips for the best mojitos

Muddle gently. Muddling is key to releasing the oil from the mint leaves giving the drink its signature minty flavor. If you muddle too aggressively it can become bitter.
Use superfine sugar. Superfine sugar dissolves completely into the lime juice so there isn't any sugar residue at the bottom of your glass.
Add lots of ice. Mojitos are stirred, not shaken so adding lots of ice will properly chill your cocktail.
Use quality club soda. There is a difference in mixers and when we are taking the time to make a cocktail we use the best. Fever Tree is one of our favorites.