Mojito: the perfect cocktail for hot days

The Mojito is a refreshing drink generally associated with Cuban culture. It is made with white rum, sugar, lemon juice, soda water, mint leaves, and ice. This combination of ingredients results in a balanced cocktail, ideal for hot days.

Ingredients
Hortelã
Sumo de limão ou lima
Açúcar líquido
Rum branco
Pedras de gelo
Água com gás
Nutritional Profile
Calories
150/200 per serving
Alcohol content
10% to 15% alcohol by volume (ABV)

Mojito with Vodka

To prepare a Mojito with Vodka, simply use vodka instead of rum.

Non- Alcoholic Mojito

A Non-Alcoholic Mojito uses lemon soda instead of rum.

Healthy Mojito

For a truly healthy Mojito, use mint, a lime, a teaspoon of honey or stevia, soda water, and ice. Wash the mint and lime. In a glass, place the lime, honey, and mint leaves. Then, muddle everything with the muddler. Add ice and soda water to the mixture. The decoration can be similar to the traditional Mojito.

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Beer Mojito

The only difference between the traditional Mojito and beer Mojito is the fact that the latter uses a can of beer instead of rum.

Strawberry Mojito

To prepare a Strawberry Mojito use strawberries instead of mint in the initial stage. However, you can add some mint leaves at the end.

Mango and Passion Fruit Mojito

To make a Mango and Passion Fruit Mojito, muddle the mint with a spoonful of passion fruit pulp. Then, add 50 ml of concentrated passion fruit juice, 100 ml of mango syrup, sugar, and rum. The rest of the preparation is the same as that of traditional Mojito.

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Mojito with Bacardi

A Bacardi Mojito uses Bacardi instead of white rum.

Virgin Mojito

To prepare a virgin Mojito, you need mint leaves, 30 ml of lime juice, 100 grams of frozen raspberries and blueberries, a teaspoon of coconut sugar, and 100 ml of soda water. First, muddle the mint leaves, lime juice, and sugar in a glass with the muddler. Then, fill the glass with the berries and add soda water. The decoration can be the same as the traditional Mojito.

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Mojito with Gin

The difference between the traditional Mojito and the Mojito with Gin is that this variation uses gin.

Mojito with Cachaça

A Mojito with Cachaça uses cachaça  instead of rum.

Pineapple Mojito

To prepare a Pineapple Mojito, you need mint leaves, the juice of a quarter lemon, four pieces of pineapple, a tablespoon of pineapple juice, 60 ml of rum, and lemon soda. In a highball glass, muddle the mint. Then add the lemon juice, pineapple, pineapple juice, and rum. Mix everything, add ice, and lemon soda. The rest of the procedure is the same as  the classic Mojito.

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Why is this drink called Mojito?

The exact origin of the name Mojito is still unclear, but there are some theories. Some say  the drink’s name derives from the African word “mojo”, which means spell or charm, related to the refreshing sensation of this cocktail. Another theory suggests the name may be a variation of a Spanish or Cuban word for “sauce” or “wet”, referring to the wet ingredients like lemon or rum.

What is a Mojito made of?

While there are many variations, the traditional Mojito ingredients are white rum, mint, lemon or lime, sugar, soda water, and ice.

What is the alcohol content of a Mojito?

The alcohol content of a Mojito typically ranges between 10% and 15% alcohol by volume.

How many calories are in a Mojito?

The calories in a Mojito vary depending on the ingredients and portions used. On average, a Mojito contains about 150 to 200 calories.

Are Mojitos healthy?

While Mojitos are refreshing and enjoyable, they are not considered a healthy drink due to their alcohol and sugar content. However, it is possible to create Mojito variations with lower-calorie and healthier ingredients.