Raspberry mojito, or mojito de frambuesa, is a fruity twist on the Cuban classic made by muddling raspberries with sugar and lemon juice, pressing in fresh mint, adding white rum and ice, and topping with sparkling water. It takes 5 minutes to prepare and makes 1 drink.
Fresh and fruity, it balances sweet and citrus with the cool note of mint, and it is perfect for any occasion.
How to Make a Raspberry Mojito?
This drink is all about balance between sweet and citrus, with fresh mint. The raspberries are crushed with the sugar and lemon juice in the glass, the mint is pressed gently, the rum and ice are added, and it is topped with sparkling water.
Nutritional Information
Each raspberry mojito contains approximately 150 kcal, 0.5 g of protein, 0 g of fat, 0 mg of cholesterol, 15 g of carbohydrates, 12 g of sugars, 3 g of fiber, and 5 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Homemade Raspberry Mojito Recipe
Preparation: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 60 ml (2 oz) of white rum
- 8 mint leaves
- ¼ cup of raspberries
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- ½ lemon or lime
- Sparkling water
- Ice
Instructions
- Wash the raspberries. Put the sugar in a sturdy wide glass, add the raspberries, and crush them with a muddler or fork to release their juice. Squeeze the lemon juice over them.
- Add the fresh mint leaves, press gently, and mix the ingredients at the bottom of the glass. Add the white rum, stir well, and fill the glass with ice.
- Top with sparkling water or soda to taste and stir gently. Garnish with a few mint leaves and whole fresh raspberries.
Additional Tips
Press, do not shred, the mint
Press the mint gently to release its oils without tearing it. Shredded mint makes the drink bitter and gets stuck in the straw.
Muddle the fruit first
Crushing the raspberries with the sugar and lemon first creates a natural syrup that spreads the fruit flavor through the whole glass.
Use frozen raspberries
Frozen raspberries release plenty of juice and help keep the cocktail cold like extra ice cubes.
| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
|---|---|---|---|
| White rum | Chilean pisco | 1:1 | Fruitier, very Chilean |
| White rum | No alcohol | Omit, add more soda | Raspberry mocktail |
| Sugar | Liquid sweetener | To taste, after muddling | Fewer calories |
| Sparkling water | Lemon lime soda | To top | Sweeter |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use liquid sweetener instead of sugar?
Yes, but granulated sugar helps scrape the fruit and mint while muddling and extracts more flavor. If you use a liquid sweetener, add it after muddling the fruit with the lemon.
2. Can I make it without alcohol?
Absolutely. Leave out the rum and add more sparkling water or a lemon lime soda. The raspberries and mint have plenty of character on their own.
3. Which rum is best for a fruity mojito?
White rum. Golden or aged rums have wood and vanilla notes that can overpower the delicate freshness of the raspberry and mint.
4. How do I keep the mint from turning black?
Mint darkens with too much friction or prolonged contact with air. Make sure it is covered by the citrus juice right after pressing and serve the cocktail immediately.
Mojito Variations
The raspberry mojito is one of many creative variations on the classic, alongside strawberry, passion fruit, and pisco versions. Feel free to experiment with your own combinations of fruit and herbs.
What Is a Mojito?
The mojito is a classic Cuban highball of white rum, lime, sugar, mint, and soda water. Its refreshing balance of sweet, sour, and herbal has made it one of the most popular cocktails in the world.
Did You Know?
The mojito’s origins are often traced to an earlier Cuban drink called El Draque, said to date back to the sixteenth century, made with aguardiente, sugar, lime, and mint.
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