Cool off and sip on something sweet with this delicious Raspberry Mojito recipe! Made with fresh mint, fresh lime juice, juicy raspberries, and a splash of rum, this refreshing drink is perfect for any occasion.
Note: This recipe was originally published in April 2020, but has been improved and re-photographed. We hope you enjoy the new look!
This is the perfect drink after a long day in the summer heat. This refreshing raspberry mojito is easy to prepare and great for a large party or happy hour!
Looking for more delicious cocktails? Try this limoncello spritz, this raspberry mule, this lavender gin cocktail, this raspberry martini, or these pineapple mimosas!
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❤️Why we love this recipe
- Refreshing flavor. The mint flavor, combined with rum, lime, and sweet raspberries is super refreshing and tasty!
- Easy cocktail recipe. This recipe doesn't require a cocktail shaker and is easy to make inside a tall glass.
- Simple ingredients. This delicious cocktail with made with simple ingredients that can be found at any local grocery store.
- Fruity twist of a classic. This fruity mojito is a great take on the classic mojito recipe. It gives it a raspberry flavor that adds another layer of complexity to a great drink.
🍹Ingredients
Here are the ingredients we used for this recipe. You can find more information for substitutions below.
- Raspberry simple syrup - We used our homemade raspberry simple syrup recipe.
- Lime - Lime wedges or slices for garnish and for fresh lime juice.
- Mint - Fresh mint leaves and a mint sprig for garnishing.
- Fresh raspberries - Fresh for garnishing and muddling for flavor.
- Ice cubes
- Rum - We used a light rum. This is also known as white rum or silver rum.
- Club soda - Sparkling water works well too.
Visit the recipe card for the full quantities and nutritional information.
✨Substitutions & variations
Here are a few suggestions on additional flavors to try, or simple variations to this recipe.
- Non-alcoholic version. To make a raspberry mojito mocktail, swap the rum for soda water or pineapple juice for a sweeter version.
- Different mojito flavors. Swap the simple syrup & raspberries with strawberries simple syrup and berries for a strawberry mojito. Swap with orange variants for an orange mojito.
- Swap the liquor. Swap the rum with a coconut rum for a twist or with vodka or gin for a different flavor.
🔪Prep work
- You can prepare our raspberry simple syrup up to 2 weeks in advance, and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Make sure the simple syrup is cooled completely before adding it to the drink.
- Squeeze lime juice.
- Measure out all the ingredients.
📋Instructions
In the bottom of the glass, add the fresh berries and mint leaves. Pour in lime juice. (Image 1)
Pour in the raspberry syrup. (Image 2)
Muddle the raspberries and mint until well-mixed, about 10 seconds. Don't overmix as this can bruise the mint, as it will become bitter. (Image 3)
Add the ice cubes and rum. (Image 4)
Top the drink off with club soda. (Image 5)
With a back of a spoon, stir together the cocktail until it is well combined. (Image 6)
Garnish with additional mint leaves, lime slices, and sweet raspberries. Enjoy!
✨Tips & tricks
- Use fresh ingredients - Using the freshest ingredients will give you the best flavor in this cocktail.
- Adjust sweetness to your liking - Depending on your personal taste when it comes to sweetness, you can reduce or increase the amount of simple syrup that you use in this recipe.
- Chill your glassware - Chilling your serving glass is the best way to keep your cocktail cooler for longer.
- Muddle but, don't over mix - Your muddled raspberries and mint should only take about 10 - 20 seconds to release the mint flavor. Any longer will result in a bitter taste from the bruised mint.
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💭Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can prep the simple syrup and lime juice ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to use. When ready, make the recipe and enjoy!
You can use frozen raspberries, but they may not produce a vibrant color or as strong of a flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Raspberry Mojito
Ingredients
- 1 ounce raspberry simple syrup
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 10 whole mint leaves (leaves only, no sprigs)
- 5 whole raspberries
- 2 ounces rum
- 4 ounces soda water
- Ice
- Top with sparkling water or soda water of choice, garnish with raspberries and mint
Instructions
- In a tall glass, add mint leaves, raspberries, lime juice, and raspberry simple syrup. Muddle for about 10 - 20 seconds. Be careful not to bruise to mint leaves.
- Add ice, rum, and soda water. Stir with a barspoon or with the back of a spoon.
- Garnish with lime, raspberries, and mint, and enjoy! This drink is best served immediately and we don't recommend storing leftovers.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients - Using the freshest ingredients will give you the best flavor in this cocktail.
- Adjust sweetness to your liking - Depending on your personal taste when it comes to sweetness, you can reduce or increase the amount of simple syrup that you use in this recipe.
- Chill your glassware - Chilling your serving glass is the best way to keep your cocktail cooler for longer.
- Muddle but, don't over mix - Your muddled raspberries and mint should only take about 10 - 20 seconds to release the mint flavor. Any longer will result in a bitter taste from the bruised mint.
Nutrition
These nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are only estimates. We cannot guarantee the accuracy.
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