Pineapple-Mint Mojito
Enjoy a refreshing and tropical Pineapple Mint Mojito cocktail using fresh pineapple, mint leaves, and rum. This delightful drink combines the sweetness of pineapple with the cooling freshness of mint, making it the perfect choice for a sunny day or a relaxing evening. The combination of flavors will transport you to a tropical paradise with every sip.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3/4 sugar
- 1 (packed) fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 limes, each cut into 8 wedges, divided
- 1/2 (packed) fresh mint leaves
- 2 light rum
- Club soda (for serving)
Instructions
- Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to disolve sugar. Remove from heat, add mint, and let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, place pineapple in a blender and purée until smooth.
- Strain mint syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into pineapple purée and pulse to combine. Transfer to a jar, cover, and chill.
- For each cocktail, muddle 2 pieces of pineapple, 3 lime wedges, and 1 tablespoon mint leaves in a cocktail shaker until lightly crushed.
- Add 2 ounces rum and 2 ounces pineapple-mint purée to cocktail shaker, fill with ice, cover, and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds.
- Pour drink into a highball glass (do not strain) and top off with club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve with a straw.
- DO AHEAD: Pineapple-mint purée can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.
Yield
8 servings
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