Chocolate twist on the Cuban cocktail. This chocolate mojito cocktail recipe is a fun variation on the classic mojito for a refreshing summer cocktail.
This chocolate mojito cocktail recipe will be your favorite Summer cocktail.
Let’s face it, we could all use a delicious drink right about now.
This Chocolate Mojita Cocktail recipe is not only tasty, but it’s crazy simple as well.
All you need are a few simple ingredients that mint leaves, dark rum, lime juice and sugar, and a simple cocktail shaker to whip up this easy classic cocktail in a short amount of time.
When it’s time for a drink, all you want to do is have a highball glass full of a delicious rum cocktail that you can kick up your feet with and enjoy.
Mojitos for a Crowd
If you have never made your own mojitos at home using simple syrup, soda water, rum, and lime juice. Also, it’s time to make a change. In fact, this classic mojito cocktail is one of the best beginner cocktails to make.
While it is fun to sit at home and sip away on this tasty mint and lime drink, it is even more fun to share this recipe with your family and friends.
While this mojito recipe is great for a slow sipper at the end of a long day, its great paired with one of our Easy Summer Appetizers next to the pool or picnic with friends.
Having a fun get together with friends or making up a batch of this fresh mint cocktail with white rum is a great way to share the love! You’re certain to become everyone’s new best friend if you show up with drinks in hand!
Can I use vodka instead of rum in a mojito?
Many people actually prefer the taste of vodka to rum so the good news is that you can substitute out the rum and use vodka instead. Or, be daring and try both and see which ones you like better. Are you a fan of a rum cocktail or a vodka mojito? Further research is needed.
Does Virgin Mojito contain alcohol?
Nope, not at all. And if you’re wanting to prepare a drink for the kids where you don’t add the rum or any other type of alcohol to this drink recipe, do so and let them join in on the fun. Just up with some soda water and add in more lime juice and sugar and they can sit with you and sip on their kid-friendly drink as well.
One thing is for certain. This simple mojito cocktail recipe will have you loving life and sip away the stresses of the day. How you decide to make it up is totally up to you but it’s a great way to wind down after a long day or have a nice slow sipper with some friends!
Mojito Cocktail Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz/45ml silver rum
- 1 oz/30ml crème de cacao (“white” or undyed is best)
- ¾ oz/23ml lime juice
- 8-10 mint leaves (2 sprigs), washed and dried
- 3 oz/90oz soda water
- Garnish: Mint sprig
How to Make this Mojito Recipe
Combine crème de cacao, mint leaves, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker (pint glass or cheater tin portion if using a Boston shaker).
Muddle the mint with a wooden cocktail muddler or back of a wooden spoon for 15 seconds until mint is very bruised and dark.
Add rum, then fill shaker with ice. Cover, seal, and shake for 20-30 seconds.
Pour everything into a tall Collins glass or large rocks glass.
Top with soda water.
For best effect, lightly bruise the mint garnish by slapping it between your hands to release the aromatics.
The “white” crème de cacao with no artificial colours will trick your senses and get that chocolate kick in a clear drink.
We hope you enjoy this fun variation on the classic mojito for a refreshing summer cocktail.
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Chocolate Mojito Cocktail Recipe
Chocolate twist on the Cuban cocktail. This chocolate mojito cocktail recipe is a fun variation on the classic mojito for a refreshing summer cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz/45ml silver rum
- 1 oz/30ml crème de cacao (“white” or undyed is best)
- ¾ oz/23ml lime juice
- 8-10 mint leaves (2 sprigs), washed and dried
- 3 oz/90oz soda water
- Garnish: Mint sprig
Instructions
- Combine crème de cacao, mint leaves, and lime juice in a
cocktail shaker (pint glass or cheater tin portion if using a Boston shaker). - Muddle with a wooden muddler or back of a spoon for 15
seconds until mint is very bruised and dark. - Add rum, then fill shaker with ice. Cover, seal, and shake
for 20-30 seconds. - Pour everything into a tall Collins glass or large rocks
glass. Top with soda water. - For best effect, lightly bruise the mint garnish by slapping
it between your hands to release the aromatics.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 214Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 387mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 8gSugar: 12gProtein: 4g
Nutrition is automatically calculated by Nutritionix - please verify all nutrition information independently and consult with a doctor or nutritionist for any and all medical and diet advice.
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