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pineapple mojito in highball glass with a pineapple next to it
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Pineapple Mojito

The perfect summer cocktail! This Pineapple Mojito is a tropical blend of lime, mint, pineapple, and rum.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 1
Author: Julie Blanner

Equipment

Ingredients

Pineapple Simple Syrup (Serves 8)

Pineapple Mojito

  • 10 mint leaves, fresh
  • ½ lime ` quartered into wedges or 1 ounce or 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1½ ounces white rum
  • ½ cup club soda
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup

Instructions

Pineapple Simple Syrup

  • In a medium pot, combine water, sugar and pineapple chunks and bring to a low boil on medium heat.
  • Crush pineapple and stir. Remove from heat. Strain.

Mojito

  • In a highball glass or shaker, combine pineapple simple syrup, limes and mint. Muddle or shake well to release mint flavor and juices.
  • Strain and pour into cocktail glass. Add rum and stir. Fill the glass with ice and top off with club soda.
  • Add pineapple cubes, a sprig of mint and lime slices or wedges to garnish.

Video

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Notes

Shortcuts

  • Skip making pineapple simple syrup and simply substitute white rum for pineapple rum.
  • Purchase fresh cubed pineapple.

  • How to Make a Pitcher

    • 1 cup pineapple simple syrup (as listed on recipe card)
    • 1 bunch fresh mint (discard stems – 50-60 mint leaves)
    • 4 fresh limes, quartered into wedges
    • 4 cups ice cubes
    • 12 ounces white rum
    • 4 cups club soda

    Make Frozen Pineapple Mojito

    Same ingredients… simply blend with 3-4 cups of ice as follows.
    1. Squeeze – lime juice and remove mint leaves from stems.
    2. Purée – Blend additional frozen pineapple + ice in food processor.
    3. Combine – Add rum, club soda, and pineapple/ice purée.
    4. Add Ice – If you want it slushier, blend more ice and add in.
    5. Garnish – Garnish with lime wedge, pineapple chunks, and sprig of mint.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg