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Published: Mar 26, 2022 · Modified: Apr 17, 2022 by Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Fresh Mango Mojito

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For the ultimate tropical cocktail, you will love this perfectly fresh mango mojito! Made with freshly muddled mango and fragrant mint, this mojito will instantly whisk you away to the beach. Plus, you can make this delicious mango rum cocktail recipe as a single drink or pitcher for your summer parties — it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser. You’ll love every fruity, bubbly sip.

A mango mojito with an orange flower with a plate of limes in the background.
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  • Ingredients
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  • Expert Tips
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Sets the mood for a tropical escape: The mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail that’s always popular at beach bars, so the moment you serve this to your guests, everyone will forget about the real world and settle in with a relaxing drink for one fun night. And if you love this tropical cocktail, make sure you also try my coconut margarita, Painkiller and coconut-watermelon mojito.

Shows off fresh flavor and fragrance: Just like my raspberry mojito, the fresh fruit makes for the tastiest cocktail, and we use a fun garnishing technique to get the most out of our mint.  Some recipes use mango nectar, but you can't match the flavor of fresh fruit.

Perfect for serving a group: I love how you can prepare this tropical mango mojito ahead of time and serve in a pitcher for easy entertaining. Your summer hosting duties have never been more simple.

Ingredients

The ingredients with black and white labels on a white wooden board.

Another reason to love this mango mojito is for its simple ingredient list — I just have a few notes for you.

Mango: While you can certainly cut up a fresh mango, frozen mango works just as well and is even easier to use since you get to skip that step as well as the clean-up. Fruit is frozen at its peak ripeness, so you could even argue that it’s better for cocktails because you’re sure to get the mango at its most flavorful — just make sure you thaw the fruit first.

Rum: White rum rather than dark rum is standard in this classic drink. Bacardi is widely available and probably what you get from most bars, but there are also wonderful options from many Caribbean distilleries. Some other options include Cruzan Rum, Don Q, Havana Club and Foursquare Rum Distillery.

Lime wedges: Rather than using fresh lime juice, we cut the lime into wedges, which will then be muddled. I’ve tried mojitos with both fresh lime juice and muddled lime. The muddled lime had way more citrus flavor, thanks to extracting the peel oil during the muddling process.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Mojitos are traditionally made in the serving glass, so we start by grabbing a highball glass with a sturdy bottom and adding our mango chunks, lime wedges and simple syrup. We muddle the ingredients until they break down.

Now we add our fresh mint leaves to the mango mixture and muddle just a few times (photo 1). It doesn’t take a lot with mint.

Muddling the mint in the mango mixture in a highball glass on a summery placemat.

Step 2: From here, we pour in our white rum (photo 2) and add a handful of ice.

Adding the rum to the highball glass after muddling.

Step 3: We give it a stir to chill and combine (photo 3). Cubed ice is traditional, but crushed ice also works.

Stirring the fruit mixture, rum and ice to chill with a copper bar spoon.

Step 4 To give this mango mojito that classic bubbly kick, we top the mixture with chilled club soda (photo 4) and stir again.

Pouring club soda into the glass right before serving.

Step 5: For our final step, we place a fresh mint sprig in the palm of our hand (photo 5) and quickly clap the other hand on top and garnish. This releases the mint fragrance for an even more delightful drinking experience.

Placing the mint in the palm of a hand before garnishing.

And that’s it! You’re ready to sip on the most tropical mango mojito and pretend you’re on that beach vacation you deserve. Sounds great, right?

Looking down on a mango mojito with a vase full of orange flowers behind it.

Recipe FAQs

How do you make a pitcher of mango mojitos?

The process is similar to making a single mojito, but I do recommend breaking up the steps if you plan on making the pitcher ahead of time. Just add the mango, simple syrup and lime wedges to a large pitcher and muddle. Add the mint leaves and lightly muddle again. Pour in the rum and stir. 

If you’d like to serve right away, pour in the club soda and gently stir to combine. Otherwise, you can cover the mixture and refrigerate for a few hours, and then add the club soda right before serving. You can find ingredient proportions in the recipe card. 

Can you make a mojito mocktail?

Absolutely! In fact, I think mojitos make excellent mocktails. Simply leave out the rum, and you have a perfectly minty, fruity, bubbly mockail that’s made for patio sipping.

Can you make a mojito without a muddler?

While I do recommend picking up a muddler if you enjoy making at-home cocktails, you can instead use a sturdy wooden spoon. The bottom surface area isn’t quite as efficient, but it gets the job done.

Expert Tips

Use a purée or cocktail shaker if you prefer no fruit chunks: Muddling is the more traditional way to prepare mojitos, and I love those little chunks of fruit — it just makes the drink seem even fresher. But if you’re not into fruit chunks, you can either shake and strain the drink in a cocktail shaker or replace the fruit with mango purée by processing mango in a blender until smooth.

Matt and I tried this mojito by building it in a glass versus a cocktail shaker. We both agreed that building it in the glass made a fruitier-tasting mojito, but I get it if you’re not a fruit chunk-loving person. 

Be gentle to avoid a bitter mojito: It takes some arm work to break down those lime wedges, but if we overwork the mint, it can turn bitter. That’s why we muddle in two phases. Just a few light twists on the mint are all you need.

Make muddling easier and more efficient: It’s much easier to break down the limes if you place them cut-side up. I like to put the mango below the limes because it’s easier to mush, so as you work the limes, the mango will break down.

Make your own simple syrup: I highly recommend making your own simple syrup. It’s super easy and doesn’t contain any additives. Simply bring 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Let it cool, and it will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for weeks.

Spice it up: Mango goes so well with a little spice! For a spicy mango mojito, muddle some slices of fresh jalapeño or even habanero for an extra kick of heat. Or you could even use my ginger simple syrup from my ginger mojito to add some spice -- ginger is wonderful with mango.

Perfect Pairing

This tropical mojito calls for a light, beachy meal. You can’t go wrong with my lobster tacos with plenty of mango-habanero salsa. I just love a bubbly cocktail with that delicate lobster. 

And, of course, my jerk chicken or jerk pork also make for wonderful options, and my strawberry mojito sorbet is the perfect dessert. Do you feel like you’re on the beach yet?

When you need a taste of Cuba, I hope you try this fresh mango mojito recipe. You won’t find a more perfect beach cocktail – everyone loves this classic mojito with a twist.

Cheers!

A mango mojito on a light placemat with flowers and limes around it.

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A mango mojito with an orange flower with a plate of limes in the background.

Fresh Mango Mojito

For the ultimate tropical cocktail, you will love this perfectly fresh mango mojito! Made with freshly muddled mango and fragrant mint, this mojito will instantly whisk you away to the beach. Plus, you can make this delicious mango rum cocktail recipe as a single drink or pitcher for your summer parties — it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser. You’ll love every fruity, bubbly sip.
5 from 103 votes
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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Cuban
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

  • Highball glass with a sturdy bottom
  • Muddler
  • Jigger or small measuring cup
  • Bar spoon

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup mango chunks freshly cut or frozen and thawed
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 2 ounces white rum
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves
  • Ice
  • 4 ounces chilled club soda
  • Fresh mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

  • In a highball glass, add the mango chunks on the bottom and lime wedges cut-side up on top. Pour simple syrup over the fruit. Muddle until the mango and lime wedges break down.
  • Add the mint leaves on top. Lightly muddle mint leaves. Just a few twists will do to prevent overbruising.
  • Pour in white rum and add a handful of ice. Use the bar spoon to stir the mixture and chill.
  • Top with the chilled club soda. Gently stir again to combine.
  • Place the mint sprig in the palm of your hand. Quickly clap your other hand on top to release the mint's fragrance. Add the sprig to the glass. Enjoy!

Notes

Pitcher mango mojito recipe: For a 12-serving pitcher, muddle 3 cups mango chunks, 12 limes cut into wedges and 1 ½ cups simple syrup directly in the pitcher. Add 15 mint sprigs and lightly muddle. Stir in 3 cups white rum. At this point, you can refrigerate for a few hours. Right before serving, pour in 6 cups chilled club soda and stir. 
  • Mojitos are traditionally built in the serving glass, so make sure you use one with a sturdy bottom to withstand the muddling. However, if you don’t have a sturdy-enough glass or prefer less fruit purée, you can muddle the ingredients in a cocktail shaker as noted above, add the rum and a handful of ice and then shake for 15-30 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass and top with club soda.
  • If you don't want chunks of fruit in your drink, use the above shaker version or simply blend the fruit to make a mango purée and use that instead.
  • I highly recommend making your own simple syrup. Simply bring 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve. Let it cool, and it will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for weeks. If making a 12-serving pitcher, increase the sugar and water to 1 ½ cups and use the entire batch.
  • Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Gregory Halpen says

    May 13, 2022 at 11:03 am

    5 stars
    Tasted so fresh! Love mojitos and with that mango -- yes, please! This will be the perfect drink for these hot NYC summer days. Great cocktail recipe.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      May 15, 2022 at 5:45 pm

      Cheers, Gregory!

      Reply
  2. Sean says

    May 12, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    I am a sucker for a good mojito and this recipe hit the spot. It was wonderfully balanced.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      May 13, 2022 at 10:50 am

      I'll cheers to that!

      Reply
  3. Andrea says

    May 11, 2022 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    Totally delicious. I'm always looking for great ways to use mangoes and this was the perfect cocktail. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      May 12, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      You're very welcome!

      Reply
  4. Savita says

    May 11, 2022 at 9:41 am

    5 stars
    Always love a refreshing drink like this. Mangoes are my favorite seasonal fruit and this is my new favorite way to make mojitos. I'll be making this throughout the summer. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      May 12, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      They really do add the best summer flavor!

      Reply
  5. Ksenia says

    April 03, 2022 at 6:38 pm

    5 stars
    This cocktail was as gorgeous as a hot summers day! I loved sipping it as a precursor to dinner, and I could see it being right at home with my bbq once the weather warms up

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 04, 2022 at 7:29 pm

      Sounds like the perfect way to enjoy warmer days!

      Reply
  6. Jacqueline Debono says

    April 03, 2022 at 12:16 pm

    5 stars
    This is hands down my new favourite summer cocktail. It's actually not summer yet but I gave this mango mojito a try this weekend. Now, I'm going to be making it all summer long!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 04, 2022 at 6:57 pm

      Yes! It's totally summer in a glass.

      Reply
  7. Amy Liu Dong says

    April 02, 2022 at 11:22 pm

    5 stars
    This mango mojito drink look so delicious and look so easy to make, and my sister will definitely love this!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 04, 2022 at 6:56 pm

      Enjoy -- I have no doubt you both will love it!

      Reply
  8. Uma Raghupathi says

    April 01, 2022 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    I loved every sip of this mango mojito. Refreshing and delicious drink. I will make this again!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 04, 2022 at 6:29 pm

      Makes me so happy to hear it!

      Reply
  9. Leslie says

    March 30, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely LOVE that you added some recipe pairings to go with this mojito..genius!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 04, 2022 at 6:12 pm

      So glad that's helpful!

      Reply
  10. Michele says

    March 30, 2022 at 6:22 am

    5 stars
    I loved this mango mojito, it made me feel like I was on a tropical vacation!

    Reply
  11. Freya says

    March 30, 2022 at 12:26 am

    5 stars
    I love that you can transport yourself back to summer with this cocktail, even if it’s raining or grey outside!

    Reply
  12. Heather says

    March 29, 2022 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    Love a good mojito! Never had a mango version before this. It was so fresh and tropical tasting and felt like I was on a beach enjoying this!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 04, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      It's like mangoes were made for mojitos! So glad it provided a nice escape.

      Reply
  13. Sharon says

    March 29, 2022 at 12:58 pm

    5 stars
    You cannot beat fresh mango juice with lots of ice, bubbly soda water, and simple syrup. So refreshing.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 04, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      No argument here! It's the best combo.

      Reply
  14. Colleen says

    March 29, 2022 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    We love mojitos! We have fresh mint growing in the garden and friends coming this weekend. Now I just need to get some mangos and we will be enjoying this refreshing drink.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 04, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      Hope y'all loved it!

      Reply
  15. Nancy says

    March 28, 2022 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    What a refreshing drink! That fresh mango really made it delicious. Can’t wait to make it again!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      April 04, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      Glad you loved it!

      Reply
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