Raspberry Mojito

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A classic Cuban cocktail gets an extra refreshing, fruity twist with this raspberry mojito! Fresh mint, bright lime wedges and sweet raspberries are muddled together with a healthy dose of rum and sparkling club soda topper. You can whip up this raspberry cocktail in just five minutes, and it will keep you perfectly cool and refreshed on those warm summer nights.

Two raspberry mojitos with a plate of raspberries and lime slices on the side.

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Why You Need to Make This Recipe

Fresh fruit in every sip. If you and your guests love raspberries like I do, you’re in for a treat. It’s a raspberry lover’s dream cocktail.
Perfectly fragrant. We use a special garnishing technique to accentuate the mint and make for a more enjoyable drinking experience.
Works as individual servings or pitcher style for a crowd. Entertaining couldn't be more convenient with these two options.
Fun and beachy. Who doesn’t love a cocktail that transports them to a beautiful tropical vacation? This raspberry mojito is sure to put everyone in a happy, festive mood.

Bonus: If you love this raspberry version, be sure to also check out my fresh mango mojito, blood orange mojito, passion fruit mojito and coconut-watermelon mojito!

Ingredients

As you can see, most of these ingredients are straightforward and simple to find — yet another reason to love this raspberry mojito.

Rum: Make sure you use white, not dark rum, for a proper mojito.Bacardi is the most popular white rum, but you can try so many different great runs out there from Caribbean distillers. Don’t be afraid to try a new rum, and maybe you’ll discover a new favorite. Some fantastic options include Don Q, Foursquare Distillery, Cruzan Rum and Havana Club.

Simple syrup: I used traditional simple syrup here. But you can give it even more fruit flavor with my raspberry simple syrup if you'd like.

Raspberries: Fresh berries are my favorite, but feel free to use frozen berries if that's what you have.

Club soda: This is the traditional sparkling topper for mojitos. Unlike seltzer water, club soda includes some additional minerals for a more flavorful drink. While you can substitute seltzer water, I think you'll prefer the traditional club soda.

Lime: We're using the actual limes for muddling, not just the juice.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: We grab a highball glass and add some raspberries and lime wedges with simple syrup (photo 1). Now we muddle until the raspberries break down like so (photo 2).

A collage showing the process of muddling the fruit.

Step 2: From here, we add some mint leaves and lightly muddle a few times (photo 3).

Step 3: Now we add our rum and ice, stir to chill (photo 4) and then top with club soda.

Step 4: For the finishing touch, we place a mint sprig in the palm of our hand (photo 5), quickly clap over it and then garnish. This releases the mint’s fragrance for an even more delightful drinking experience.

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

Now find a relaxing spot on a patio, sip on the refreshing raspberry mojito and enjoy.

Tip: And for more raspberry drinks, I have no doubt you'll also love my raspberry margarita and raspberry-chocolate martini.

Recipe FAQs

Can you make a pitcher of raspberry mojitos?

You sure can! The process is the same, but we use a pitcher to build the mojito instead of a highball glass. I love this because we can make the mojitos ahead of time and then add the club soda right before serving for easy entertaining. Please see the note section of the recipe card to find the proportions for a 12-serving pitcher.

Can you use frozen raspberries?

Sure! Raspberries are frozen at their peak ripeness, so you still get wonderful flavor. Just make sure to thaw the raspberries first.

Can you substitute other fruit?

Absolutely. You can use the same measurement. Strawberries, watermelon and mango, for instance, all make great options. I also love doing a mix of berries, such as raspberries, blackberries and blueberries, to make a triple berry mojito.

Can I make this a nonalcoholic raspberry mojito?

You bet. Mojitos work well as a mocktail. Simply don’t add the rum and you have yourself a delicious nonalcoholic mojito mocktail.

Expert Tips

Be gentle when you muddle the mint. If we over-bruise it, the mint can turn bitter.
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 one, you can make this raspberry mojito in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass and then transfer it to your highball glass.
While making this drink directly in the glass is traditional, if you don't want purée chunks, you may prefer to make it in a cocktail shaker and then strain into the serving glass.
Don’t have a muddler? You can use a large wooden spoon. However, if you like making at-home cocktails, I recommend picking up a muddler.
While I love the flavor of club soda, you can substitute a sparkling raspberry water if you’d like an extra burst of berries.

The raspberry mojito on a pink clothe with fruit to the side.

Perfect Pairing

Does it get any more perfect than enjoy pairing this cocktail with a raspberry mojito pie? I don’t think so. These little miniature pies require no baking and feature an ultra creamy, decadent raspberry-cream cheese filling with a punch of rum. They’re the perfect refreshing dessert to go with a cooling cocktail.

When you need to kick back with a tropical cocktail bursting with fresh fruit flavor, I hope you try this raspberry mojito. You’ll love every sip.

Cheers!

Two raspberries mojitos with limes and raspberries to the left.

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