Pineapple Mojito

5 from 1 vote

The Pineapple Mojito is a fun twist with summer flavor. Fresh pineapple adds natural sweetness to the classic Cuban cocktail elements of rum, lime, and mint. Refreshingly light and beautifully balanced, enjoy a glass or share a pitcher.

Prep Time3

Total Time3

Course: drink

Cuisine: carribean

Servings: highball glass

Calories: 196kcal

Author: Rachel

Equipment

Cocktail Muddler
Bar Spoon or a Heavy Duty Straw
8oz Highball Glass or a Pitcher
Jigger

Ingredients

Single Serving Highball

5-6 Fresh Mint Leaves
3-4 Pineapple Chunks
1 Lime substitute 1 ounce Lime Juice
2 oz White Rum or Coconut Rum
2 oz Pineapple Juice
2-4 oz Club Soda For Topping Off
Pineapple slice, mint leaves, or lime wheel for Garnish

Pitcher Recipe

2 Handfuls Mint Leaves 5-6 Leaves per Serving
1 cup Pineapple Chunks
1 Lime
16 ounces Pineapple Juice 2 cups
16 ounces White Rum or Coconut Rum, 2 cups
3 cups Club Soda
Pineapple slice, mint leaves, or lime wheel for Garnish

Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Recipe

5-6 Mint Leaves
3-4 Pineapple Chunks Fresh or canned
1 Lime
3 oz Pineapple Juice
2-4 oz Lemon-Lime Soda
Pineapple slice, lime wheel, or mint sprig for Garnish

Instructions

For a Single Serving

Gently muddle 5-6 Fresh Mint Leaves and 3-4 Pineapple Chunks in the bottom of a tall glass. Cut the lime into wedges (¼ pieces). Squeeze 1 Lime wedge and drop into the glass.
Pour in 2 oz Pineapple Juice and 2 oz White Rum. Fill the glass with ice, stirring gently with a long bar spoon or heavy-duty straw, until well-chilled.
Top off with 2-4 oz Club Soda Garnish with Pineapple slice, mint leaves, or lime wheel.

To Create a Pitcher Version

Gently muddle 2 Handfuls Mint Leaves 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Cut the lime into wedges (¼ pieces). Squeeze 3-4 wedges of 1 Lime and drop into the pitcher. You can use a muddler tool or the wide, rounded end of a spoon handle.
Add 16 ounces White Rum and 16 ounces Pineapple Juice, stirring to combine.
If made ahead, store pitcher in the refrigerator to allow ingredients to mix and cool until ready to serve. When ready, stir mixture and pour evenly into individual serving glasses filled with ice.
Top each individual serving with club soda and garnish with a Pineapple slice, mint leaves, or lime wheel.

Sparkling Mocktail (Non-alcoholic)

Gently muddle 5-6 Mint Leaves3-4 Pineapple Chunks in the bottom of a tall glass. Cut 1 Lime into 4 wedges. Squeeze the juice from 1 wedge into the glass and drop the peel into the glass.
Pour in 3 oz Pineapple Juice. Fill the glass with ice, stirring gently with a long bar spoon or heavy-duty straw, until well-chilled.
Top off with 2-4 oz Lemon-Lime Soda. Garnish with Pineapple slice, lime wheel, or mint sprig

Notes

Don’t over-muddle the mint. Just press it gently with a muddler or spoon to release the oils. The leaves should bruise slightly or turn darker at points, not break apart.

Balance the sweet and sour. Taste as you go! Pineapple can vary in sweetness, so balance the lime juice and the pineapple juice if needed.

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