Minty Mango Mojito

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This is a fun alternative to a standard mojito that I kinda came up with just playing around one day! Perfect drink for sipping by the pool, or chugging after a long day of work! If you want to be real fancy, feel free to garnish glass with mint, lime, and/or mango.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
6 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
46 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 mojito

Ingredients

Mint Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 12 fresh mint leaves, or more to taste

Mango Mojito:

  • lime

  • 12 fresh mint leaves, or more to taste

  • fresh mango, peeled and cubed, or more to taste

  • 1 ½ fluid ounces coconut-flavored rum, or more to taste

  • ice

  • club soda, or as needed

Directions

  1. Combine water and sugar in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk until sugar dissolves in the water. Add 12 mint leaves. Bring to a boil and whisk for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool, about 30 minutes.

  2. Place lime and 12 mint leaves in a glass; mash together with a muddler to extract flavors. Add fresh mango; muddle until combined. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the mint simple syrup. Stir in coconut rum. Fill glass with ice and top with club soda. Stir 1 more time to distribute flavors.

Cook's Notes:

Two major things I have realized are key to making any mojito - whether this one or any other kind - use simple syrup and use a good muddler!

For best results, make the mint simple syrup ahead of time and let cool. Store leftover syrup in the refrigerator. Use plain simple syrup if you prefer less of a minty flavor.

There will be pieces of mango that will get sucked up your straw since they are muddled in the drink. I prefer that, and appreciate the ability to drink a cocktail and get my fruit intake all in one sip. It's a little difficult to strain the fruit out once it's muddled, and you would lose a lot of the flavor, so I recommend just keeping it in there, and if you don't like drinking the fruit, being careful where you put your straw!

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of simple syrup. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

906 Calories
4g Fat
213g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 906
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 41mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 213g 77%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 204g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 11mg 55%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 144mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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