Mango Mojito

About Mango Mojito

Mango Mojito! This Cuban-style cocktail is like a vacation in a glass, with its refreshing blend of sweet mango, tangy lime, and crisp mint.

Picture this: ripe mango puree mingling with fizzy club soda, a squeeze of lime juice, a hint of sweetness from sugar, and a kick of freshness from mint leaves. But here’s the twist – a subtle spicy kick from jalapeno, adding that extra oomph to your sipping experience.

Now, here’s the beauty of it – you can whip up this tropical delight using fresh mangoes, frozen ones, or even store-bought mango nectar. So, no matter the season, you’re covered!

And guess what? You don’t need to add rum to enjoy this flavor fiesta. Just skip it, and you’ve got an equally delicious non-alcoholic version.

Oh, and did I mention it’s vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free? It ticks all the boxes for those with dietary preferences or restrictions.

So next time you’re craving a taste of paradise, whip up a batch of Mango Mojitos, kick back, and let the flavors transport you to a sunny beach somewhere. Cheers to that!

Ingredients

Mango Puree – I have added fresh mango puree to the cocktail, but you can use canned puree or mango nectar.

I prefer to puree Alphonso mangoes as they are sweet and juicy, but you can go for any variety of sweet mangoes.

Rum – White rum is the alcohol traditionally added to mojitos. I have used Bacardi white rum to make this, but you can use any white rum.

Add vodka or tequila instead of white rum if you want to experiment.

Ice Cubes and Soda – You will also need lots of ice cubes to serve this drink. Club soda is needed to fill up the glass.

Others – You will also need fresh mint leaves, granulated white sugar, freshly squeezed lime juice, and chopped fresh Jalapeno.

The spicy kick from the jalapeños is to die for. If you don’t have Jalapenos, you can use green chilies too.

Add pineapple juice, strawberry puree, or peach puree to this mojito recipe for a taste change.

How To Make Mango Mojito

Add 6-8 fresh mint leaves and 4 teaspoon white granulated sugar to a cocktail shaker.

Muddle using a muddler or the back of a spoon until the mint leaves are macerated. This step is important to release the mint flavor.

Add the following ingredients to the shaker and shake well.

• 2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• ½ sliced jalapeño
• 1 cup mango puree
• 4 oz (120 ml) white rum

Fill 2 tall glasses with ice cubes.

Add the mango mix to the glasses equally.

Top with chilled club soda. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Pro Tips By Neha

If you want a restaurant-like touch in your drink, dip the rim of the glasses in water and then dip in powdered sugar or pink salt.

Like to have a variation? Substitute the lime juice with orange juice and add some slices of orange rind to the glass. 

You can also add some mango cubes to the drink for a nice bite between the sips.

If you are using canned mango puree, adjust the amount of sugar accordingly, as the canned puree is very sweet, and you don’t want your drink to be extra sweet.