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A tall glass of vodka mojito with ice, fresh mint, and a slice of lime on a white background.
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Vodka Mojito

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 Time3 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 1
Author: Julie Blanner

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.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

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