Orange Mojito Recipe

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Summertime just begs for fruity, refreshing cocktails and this Orange Mojito recipe fits the bill perfectly. Building off the original Cuban Mojito cocktail, this simple mojito recipe combines juicy orange with mint and a zing of lime for a drink you’ll want to enjoy all summer long!

glass of orange mojito with mint garnish and orange and white striped straw

Ingredients

A classic mojito is made with white rum, sugar cane juice, mint, lime juice and soda water. It’s such a refreshing cocktail. This Orange Mojito is a fun twist on a summer staple.

rum
orange juice
simple syrup

mint leaves
lime
orange slices for garnish (optional)

How to Make an Orange Mojito

As with all mojitos, these are best enjoyed when made fresh each drink. Use the freshest fruit and mint you can find for the best flavor. As with a classic mojito, you’ll muddle lime juice, mint, and simple syrup in the bottom of a glass. Once all that flavor is released, top with orange juice, rum, and soda water and enjoy!

orange mojito with mint garnish and slices of lime and orange slices

FAQs

What is a mojito?

A mojito is a Cuban cocktail consisting of lime, mint, sweetener, rum, and sometimes carbonation. It traces its roots all the way back to the 1500s as a drink called El Draque. El Draque was rum mixed with lime, sugar, and mint as a way to mask the harsh taste of crude alcohol production.

What rum is best for mojitos?

A light white rum is the traditional choice for mojitos. You do not need to buy the top shelf rum, a mid-range quality rum will work just fine.

Can I use bottle lime juice/mint syrup instead of muddling?

I highly recommend you muddle this cocktail instead of using substitutions. Muddling releases not only the juice of the lime but also the essential oils in the lime peel (which holds 95% of the flavor of citrus is stored) and breaks down the cell walls of the mint leaves.

What if I don’t have a muddler?

A muddler is a simple pestle for bartending. If you don’t have one use a wooden spoon or ice cream scoop to crush the fruit and mint to release the flavor.

Variations

Adjust the amount of rum for your taste or omit the rum altogether to make a virgin mojito
Omit the seltzer water for a non-carbonated version
Use blood oranges for garnish
Quadruple the recipe to make a pitcher, add the seltzer just before serving

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