Description
Refreshing pink mojito cocktails blend Cuban rum with strawberry essence, creating a delightful twist on classic mixology. Summer nights sparkle with this rosy libation, inviting you to savor sweet strawberry notes and crisp mint undertones.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 1 lime wedges and mint sprigs for garnish
Liquids:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) simple syrup
- 1.5 ounces (45 milliliters) white rum
- 1.5 ounces (45 milliliters) cranberry juice
- 4 ounces (120 milliliters) club soda
Additional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Crush mint leaves with lime juice and simple syrup in a robust mixing vessel, releasing the herb’s aromatic essence and extracting its vibrant flavors.
- Incorporate white rum and cranberry juice into the muddled mint blend, thoroughly integrating the liquid components through vigorous stirring or shaking.
- Prepare a tall glass by filling it completely with fresh ice cubes, creating a chilled foundation for the cocktail.
- Cascade the rum and juice mixture over the ice, allowing the liquid to cool and settle naturally.
- Introduce club soda to the glass, gently swirling to create a harmonious integration of all ingredients without disrupting the drink’s delicate texture.
- Embellish the cocktail with a zesty lime wedge perched on the glass rim and a delicate mint sprig for an elegant visual and aromatic finishing touch.
- Serve the pink mojito immediately to preserve its crisp temperature and vibrant flavor profile, inviting immediate enjoyment of this refreshing libation.
Notes
- Gently crush mint leaves to release essential oils without tearing them, creating a more aromatic and flavorful cocktail.
- Adjust sweetness by varying simple syrup quantity, allowing personalization for different taste preferences.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients like just-squeezed lime juice and crisp mint leaves for the most vibrant pink mojito experience.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace white rum with additional cranberry juice or sparkling water, maintaining the refreshing character of the drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg