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Ginger Mojito

Let’s give everyone’s favorite classic Cuban cocktail a kick with this ginger mojito! Made with a fresh ginger simple syrup, this mojito perfectly blends that a touch of spice with bright mint and lime for one refreshing yet complex rum cocktail. Plus, you can serve it as a single drink or easily make a big pitcher for your backyard summer parties. This is one mojito you’ll want to sip on all season long.
Course Beverages
Cuisine Cuban
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 233kcal

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Blender
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Muddler
  • Jigger or small measuring cup

Ingredients

Ginger Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup fresh ginger peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar

Ginger Mojito

  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 1 ounce ginger simple syrup
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 ounces white rum
  • Ice
  • Splash of chilled club soda
  • Fresh mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

Ginger Simple Syrup

  • In a small saucepan, add the water, sugar and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
  • Once it boils an the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat and allow to steep for at least 15 minutes.
  • Pour the entire contents of the saucepan into a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • In the sink, place a bowl under a fine-mesh sieve. Pour the contents of the blender into the sieve and allow the liquid to strain from the solids. The liquid is your ginger simple syrup. Allow to cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Shake before using.

Ginger Mojito

  • Add the lime wedges and ginger simple syrup to a highball glass with a sturdy bottom. Muddle until the lime breaks down. Add the fresh mint leaves and lightly muddle a few times.
  • Pour in the white rum and add a handful of ice. Stir to chill and combine.
  • Top with chilled club soda and gently stir to combine. Place the fresh mint sprig in the palm of your hand. Quickly clap over it to release its fragrance and garnish. Enjoy!

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Notes

Pitcher recipe: For an eight-serving pitcher, muddle eight limes cut into wedges and 1 cup ginger simple syrup directly in the pitcher. Add eight to 10 full mint sprigs and lightly muddle. Stir in 2 cups white rum. At this point, you can refrigerate for a few hours. The mint may discolor as it refrigerates, but you can always replace it with fresh mint. Right before serving, pour in 2 cups chilled club soda and stir.
  • For the full tutorial, see the post on how to make ginger simple syrup.
  • Keep the lime wedges cut-side up. The limes will break down much more easily if you muddle against the fruit rather than the peel. 
  • If you muddle the mint too forcefully, it can turn bitter. Just a few light twists is all it takes. This is why I like the muddle the limes first.
  • Store the ginger simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should last for two to four weeks.
  • 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: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg