A Vodka Mojito is a refreshing citrusy cocktail made with fresh mint, lime, simple syrup, soda water and vodka. It is the perfect poolside or patio sip!

A vodka mojito is a delicious twist on the classic mojito. It has the classic sweet mint and lime flavor and really shines with vodka. Vodka is a neutral spirit with very little flavor. It makes this cocktail even more refreshing on a hot summer day!

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I’m so excited to share another fun variation of one of my favorite cocktails – the mojito! This time, we’re mixing it up and making this mojito recipe with vodka.

If rum is a bit too sweet for you, you’ll love this delicious twist! My friend Rachel got me hooked on these vodka mojitos.

It’s quick and easy and so much better than a mix! You can whip them up with just a few fresh ingredients found in your pantry, garden or grocer.

This is AMAZING!! Seriously soooo delicious. Thanks so much for sharing!

– Chelsea –
A kitchen counter with limes in a bowl, fresh mint, hydranges, and various cocktail-making supplies including bottles and a mixing glass for preparing vodka mojitos.

Ingredients

  • Vodka – This spirit takes a back seat and allows the fresh flavors to shine.  Use an afforable choice in your mixed cocktails. Try Ketel One, Grey Goose, Absolut, or Tito’s (great option to make it gluten free). Or try an infused vodka – our favorites include Deep Eddy Peach and Smirnoff Infusions Watermelon and Mint.
  • Limes – Fresh limes add tangy citrus flavor.
  • Fresh Mint – Fresh mint adds an amazing fragrance to this cocktail.
  • Simple Syrup – Store bought or homemade simple syrup adds a hint of sweet flavor to this cocktail!
  • Soda Water – Reduce calories without losing flavor by substituting Sprite Zero in lieu of simple syrup and club soda. You can also use sparkling water if you prefer.

Variations

A glass of vodka mojito with lime slices and mint leaves against a white backdrop.
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Test Kitchen Tips

  • Make a Pitcher – Use the 1x2x3x option in the recipe card to multiply ingredients and do the math for you.
  • Rim the Mojito Glass – Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a glass to moisten, then dip in a shallow plate of white granulated sugar.
  • Muddle Mint – You can use a muddler, the back of a spoon or even an ice cream scoop to crush the mint and lime, releasing their juices into the cocktail glass.
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A refreshing vodka mojito cocktail with lime and mint leaves in a tall glass, accompanied by a hydrangea bouquet on a white marble surface.
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Vodka Mojito

By Julie Blanner
A light and refreshing vodka mojito made with fresh mint, lime, simple syrup, soda water and vodka for the perfect poolside or patio sip.
Prep: 3 minutes
Total: 3 minutes
Servings: 1
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Ingredients  

  • ½ lime quartered
  • 5 mint leaves
  • ice filled to the brim of the glass
  • 1½ ounces vodka
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup
  • ½ cup club soda or sparkling water to taste

Instructions 

  • Muddle lime and mint in a mojito glass.
    ½ lime, 5 mint leaves
    A wooden muddler in a glass with lime wedges beside a vase containing white hydrangeas on a marble countertop, ready to prepare a vodka mojito.
  • Add vodka.
    1½ ounces vodka
    A glass of vodka mojito with lime slices on a white countertop, next to a vase of white hydrangeas.
  • Fill glass with ice.
    ice
    A glass of vodka mojito with ice and lime slices next to a vase with hydrangea flowers on a marble countertop.
  • Add simple syrup.
    2 tablespoons simple syrup
    Pouring a clear vodka mojito into a glass with ice and lime slices, next to a vase of white hydrangeas on a marble countertop.
  • Top off with club soda.
    ½ cup club soda
    Water being poured from a clear bottle into a glass filled with ice cubes, lime slices, and mint leaves to make a Vodka Mojito, with a hydrangea bouquet in the background.
  • Stir and garnish with lime slice and mint sprig.
    A refreshing vodka mojito cocktail with lime and mint leaves in a tall glass, accompanied by a hydrangea bouquet on a white marble surface.

Julie’s Tips

Substitutions

  • Vodka – Use your favorite Vodka. Ketel One, Grey Goose, Absolute, Tito’s are all great options. 
  • Limes – Fresh is always best, but you can use 100% Lime Juice purchased in the produce section of your grocer if needed.
  • Simple Syrup – Store bought or homemade simple syrup. To make your own just allow equal parts sugar and water to dissolve in a pot over medium heat.
  • Soda Water – You can substitute sparkling water if you prefer.

Variations

  • Use your favorite flavor of vodka – some favorites include Deep Eddy Peach, Smirnoff Infusions Watermelon and Mint or anything citrus flavored.
  • Add a fruit purée – strawberry and raspberry both lend themselves to this summer cocktail.
  • Make it skinny – reduce calories without losing flavor by substituting Sprite Zero in lieu of simple syrup and club soda.

Make a Pitcher

Vodka Mojito Pitcher (Serves 8)
1 bunch fresh mint (discard stems – 30-40 mint leaves)
4 limes, quartered into wedges
1 cup simple syrup
1½ cups vodka
4 cups club soda or sparkling water
Mix lime, mint and vodka together in a pitcher, and add soda to each glass over ice when serving.
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 11.4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.

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15 Comments

  2. One other twist, get a piece of fresh ginger root and muddle that with the lime and mint leaves, really added a nice flavor to it

    Reply

    1. Hi Steve,
      That’s such a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing.
      Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
      Julie

      Reply

    1. Hi Martha,
      You can always double, triple, etc using the 1x2x3x option in the recipe card, but here’s how we’d serve 8 vodka mojitos from a pitcher.

      Vodka Mojito Pitcher (Serves 8)
      1 bunch fresh mint (discard stems โ€“ 30-40 mint leaves)
      4 limes, quartered into wedges
      1 cup simple syrup
      1 1/2 cups vodka
      4 cups club soda or sparkling water
      Mix lime, mint and vodka together in a pitcher, and add soda to each glass over ice when serving.

      I hope that helps, and I hope you enjoy!
      Julie

      Reply