Mojitos & variations

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Mojitos & variations History

Mojitos & variations
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Classic Mojito cocktails & variations

This Cuban cousin of the Mint Julep is classically rum-based but now there's even an Absinthe Mojito amidst the wide range of riff and variations.

Mojito Cocktail

When well made, this Cuban cousin of the Mint Julep is one of the world's greatest and most refreshing cocktails.

Royal Mojito

A Mojito topped with a splash of fizz instead of soda water. There's posh!

Calvados Mojito

This could have been named an Apple Mojito, it's rather delicious and wonderfully refreshing.

Elderflower Mojito

The enduring classic benefits from a touch of elderflower.

French Mojito

A classic Mojito with a hint of berry fruit flavour and colour

Ginger Mojito

A spiced variation on the classic Mojito.

Ginger No-jito

This Mojito may lack alcohol, indeed it's alcohol-free, but it's refreshing, balanced and tasty nonetheless.

Jamie's Mojito

A light mojito made more complex with bianco vermouth.

Skinny Mojito

Adapted from the classic serve by yours truly (Simon Difford) in January 2019. For more recipes, its origins and history, see the Mojito Cocktail.

Orange Mojito

Mint and orange combine to make a wonderfully fresh drink.

Parisien Mojito

Those with a sweet tooth may want to add a dash of sugar syrup.

Passion Fruit Mojito

Fruity, just as the name promises, but this Mojito is balanced rather than sweet.

Pineapple Mojito

A fruity, vanilla-ed twist on the classic Mojito.

Vodka Mojito

More usually made with rum but superbly fresh and refreshing with vodka.

Absinthe Mojito

Absinthe adds its distinctive aniseed and liquorice notes to a Mojito.

Apple Mojito

An enduring classic given a touch of apple. Those with a sweet tooth may want to add more apple liqueur or even a dash of sugar syrup.

Bajan Mojito

A laid-back, fruity, slightly sweet Mojito.

Cherry Mojito

A Mojito with a touch of cherry. Beware, this is no cherry bomb and those looking for something fruitier and sweeter should add 2.5 to 5ml (½ to 1 barspoon)

Luxury Mojito

A Mojito made with aged rum and topped with champagne instead of soda water: more complex than the original.

Mastiha Mojito

Mastiha adds a distinctively Greek fresh flavour to this otherwise fairly classic mojito.

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Mojito Cocktail

When well made, this Cuban cousin of the Mint Julep is one of the world's greatest and most refreshing cocktails.