How to Make Minty Mango Mojito - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the summer heat is in full force, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing cocktail to help you cool off. And when it comes to summertime drinks, the Minty Mango Mojito is a definite crowd-pleaser. This tropical twist on the classic mojito is bursting with the flavors of fresh mango and zesty lime, with a hint of cooling mint to round it all out.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, lounging by the pool, or simply looking for a sweet and invigorating beverage to enjoy on a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 12 fresh mint leaves, or more to taste
  • ⅛ lime
  • 12 fresh mint leaves, or more to taste
  • ⅛ fresh mango, peeled and cubed, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ fluid ounces coconut-flavored rum, or more to taste
  • ice
  • club soda, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 46 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 mojito

  • Combine water and sugar in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk until sugar dissolves in the water. Add 12 mint leaves. Bring to a boil and whisk for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Place lime and 12 mint leaves in a glass; mash together with a muddler to extract flavors. Add fresh mango; muddle until combined. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the mint simple syrup. Stir in coconut rum. Fill glass with ice and top with club soda. Stir 1 more time to distribute flavors.
  • Nutrition

    906 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 41mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 213g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 204g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 144mg