A refreshing Skinny Mojito with just 79 calories – the perfect summer sip full of lime and mint flavor!
I absolutely love a mojito as evident by my ever popular Mojito Float, Watermelon Mojito, and Vodka Mojito However, they don’t really love my hips. Or maybe they do, because that’s where they seem to stick!
They are one of my favorite summer cocktails! Very few cocktails are as light and refreshing and easy to drink on a hot summer day.
Today I’m sharing my new favorite summer sip – a Skinny Mojito! All the sweet mint and lime flavor you love, without all the calories! You can enjoy more, for less calories!
Mojitos tend to be a special treat, typically about 240 calories apiece!
In fact, this Skinny Mojito is just 79 calories per serving. It’s low-calorie, fitting in with Atkins and Keto plans (just 4 carbs)! Cheers to that.
Skip the mix, these mojitos are quick and easy. You know my motto – fresh is always best! And if you love a fresh and flavorful cocktail, don’t skip this simple Vodka Lemonade, filled with the vibrant flavor and fragrance of fresh herbs!
A mojito is so perfect for parties! In fact, you can learn how to set up a DIY Mojito Bar that will be the best feature of your next gathering – don’t miss it, along with the Best Rum for Mojitos!
Skinny Mojito Ingredients
Skinny Mojitos are made with just four ingredients!
- Rum – the star of the show in this cocktail! Rum is about 64 calories an ounce.
- Limes – fresh limes add a lot of flavor without the calories! In fact, each serving has only 5 calories from lime juice.
- Mint – fresh mint adds flavor and an amazing scent to this cocktail. It grows in abundance, so you may want to add a pot on your patio to enjoy all summer long. However, you can also find it with herbs in the produce section of your grocer.
- Calorie Free Lemon Lime Soda – it’s the perfect substitution for simple syrup and soda water. It’s so good you won’t miss either!
Best Rum for Mojitos
Have you ever wondered what the best rum for mojitos is? It’s simple – anything clear! White rum, silver rum, blanco rum…they offer the best flavor that pairs well with mint and lime.
Some go-to rum options for mojitos are:
- Flor de Cana
- Bacardi Superior
- Captain Morgan
- Brugal
- Cruzan
How to Make a Skinny Mojito
- Add lime quarters and mint to a mojito glass.
- Using a mojito muddler (or back of a spoon), crush lime and mint to release the oils and juice to combine all the flavors.
- Add rum.
- Fill glass with ice.
- Top off with Calorie Free Lemon Lime Soda.
- Stir and garnish with a lime wedge or fresh mint.
This Skinny Mojito recipe is for one large serving, in a standard glass. You can adjust it to make a pitcher of mojitos to serve a crowd.
Variations
- Use Coconut Rum! It’s so good that when you close your eyes, you just might drift away to an island somewhere. Malibu Coconut Rum is just 51 calories an ounce!
- Add a Purée – Try watermelon, strawberry, mango or pineapple.
- Club Soda – Reduces the sweetness and adds a tart flavor.
How to Rim a Glass
Sweeten it up with a rimmed glass!
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass.
- Dip in a shallow plate or white granulated sugar. This will add about 15 additional calories.
Tips
Make a Pitcher of Mojitos – You can double, triple, etc using the option in the recipe card. Add soda when serving.
What to Serve Mojitos With
- Tacos! Beef Tacos, Chicken Tacos, Carne Asada Tacos
- Taco Salad
- Salad with Apple Chipotle Vinaigrette or Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Tequila Lime Shrimp
- Carne Asada
If you love this Skinny Mojito recipe, you’ll also love this Skinny Margarita Recipe!
Cheers!
More Mojitos
Skinny Mojito
Ingredients
- ½ lime quartered or 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh squeezed lime juice.
- 5 mint leaves
- 1 ounce rum White rum, silver rum, blanco rum
- ½ cup Diet Lemon Lime Soda Sprite, 7up, Lacroix or Club Soda
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- In a glass, muddle lime and mint.½ lime, 5 mint leaves
- Pour rum over lime and mint.1 ounce rum
- Add ice.1 cup ice
- Top off with Sprite Zero, stir.½ cup Diet Lemon Lime Soda
- Garnish with a lime slice and or a sprig of fresh mint.
Julie’s Tips
- Make a Pitcher of Mojitos – You can double, triple, etc using the 1x2x3x option in the recipe card. Mix lime, mint and rum together in a pitcher, and add soda to each glass when serving.
- Rum Recommendations – When it comes to mixed cocktails, it’s not always necessary to use a high end bottle of alcohol. Try Flor de Cana, Bacardi Superior, Captain Morgan, Brugal or Cruzan.
- How to Rim a Glass – Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a glass, and dip in a shallow plate of white granulated sugar. This does add calories!
Variations
- Use Coconut Rum! It’s so good that when you close your eyes, you just might drift away to an island somewhere. Malibu Coconut Rum is just 51 calories an ounce!
- Add a Purée – try watermelon, strawberry, mango or pineapple.
- Club Soda – Reduces the sweetness and adds a tart flavor.
How to Muddle Mint
Use a muddler, the back of a spoon or ice cream scoop to crush the mint and lime releasing their juices.Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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Cheers!