Try this refreshing coconut mojito this summer. This classic mojito with subtle coconut flavor is here for you to sip on all summer long.
Love mojito? Me too!
Not too sweet, yet refreshing, it’s one of my favorite summer drinks.
I made a teeny-tiny twist to my classic mojito. A touch of coconut rum adds subtle coconut flavor to this otherwise classic mojito.
For extra minty flavor, I’m using mint simple syrup, which is very easy to make. Simply throw a few mint leaves in hot simple syrup and let it steep for about 15 minutes. It really boosts the mint flavor (read: even more refreshing drink!).
Cheers to a wonderful weekend ahead!
Coconut Mojito
Classic mojito with subtle coconut flavor is here for you to sip on all summer long.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total : 30 minutes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup 50gr sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
- 20 fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup 60ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup 120ml light rum
- ½ cup 120ml coconut rum
- 2 cups 480ml club soda
- 2 cups ice cubes
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!
Instructions
- To make mint simple syrup, in a small saucepan bring ¼ cup of water to a boil. Add ¼ cup of sugar and stir until dissolved. Cook for additional 3 minutes or so, or until the syrup is slightly thickened.
- Throw in half of mint leaves and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, add remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and remaining 10 mint leaves.
- Bruise the mint leaves with a muddler.
- Stir in mint simple syrup, lime juice and both rums.
- Pour the mixture into a pitcher with ice and add club soda right before serving.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 1g (2%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 33mg (1%) Potassium: 50mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 13g (14%) Vitamin A: 220IU (4%) Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) Calcium: 24mg (2%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
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This recipe was originally published on June 13, 2014.
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
Hi Shinee, I would love you to stop by Food on Friday: Coconut over at Carole’s Chatter to add this to the recipe collection! Cheers
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Tianna says
yum! this looks amazing!
Shinee says
Thanks, dear!
Dandelion Blue says
My favourite Cocktail of all time is a mojito. The only thing that could trump it is possibly your Coconut Mojito
Thanks for sharing xx Dandy
Shinee says
Try this coconut version, Dandy. I bet you’ll love it! Thanks for stopping by!
Matt Robinson says
I love this Shinee, the flavors are so perfect. Can’t wait to make a couple!
Shinee says
Thanks, Matt! I was planning to make this on Father’s Day until I just saw your amazing poptail! 🙂