Description
Cool Cuban cocktails meet summer refreshment in this blue mojito recipe, where classic mint and rum dance with a mesmerizing azure twist. Crisp, icy, and Instagram-worthy, this cocktail promises a tropical escape that will delight your senses and elevate any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Spirits:
- 1 1/2 ounces (44 milliliters) rum
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) blue curaçao
Citrus and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) simple syrup
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) lime juice
Garnishes and Extras:
- 5 mint leaves
- Ice
- Club soda
- 1 mint sprig (for garnish)
- 1 lime wheel (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Gently crush mint leaves with simple syrup in a highball glass using a muddler, applying no more than six controlled presses to release aromatic oils without tearing the leaves.
- Pour freshly squeezed lime juice, light rum, and blue curaçao into the glass, stirring thoroughly to combine the vibrant tropical flavors.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes, creating a frosty base for the cocktail.
- Top the mixture with chilled club soda, giving a gentle stir to integrate all ingredients and create a refreshing effervescence.
- Embellish the drink with additional mint sprigs and a lime wedge for a visually appealing presentation.
- Select light rum as the base spirit, considering coconut or pineapple variations for enhanced tropical complexity.
- Prepare simple syrup at home using equal parts water and sugar, or opt for a convenient store-bought version.
- Prioritize fresh lime juice to maintain authentic citrus brightness, avoiding bottled alternatives with preservative undertones.
- Incorporate blue curaçao, an orange-flavored liqueur, which provides the cocktail’s distinctive azure coloration.
- Use crisp, vibrant mint leaves as a crucial aromatic component that defines the mojito’s signature essence.
Notes
- Use a gentle touch when muddling mint leaves to release essential oils without crushing them, which can make the drink bitter.
- Opt for white or silver rum to maintain the cocktail’s classic, crisp flavor profile while keeping the color bright and clean.
- Select fresh, vibrant mint leaves that are bright green and free from wilting or brown spots for the most aromatic and flavorful cocktail.
- Try different rum variations like coconut or pineapple to create unique tropical twists that complement the blue curaçao’s citrusy notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg