Frozen Mojito

Indulge in a Frozen Mojito, the most delightful drink to make in your blender. Whip these refreshers up with light rum, lime juice, mint simple syrup and fresh mint.

This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one and buy something, Feast + West receives a small commission at no additional cost to you. All opinions are our own. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Frozen Mojito recipe

Frozen cocktails are a must on a hot summer day. So are mojitos. But why not both?

With sweet rum, zesty lime juice, loads of minty fresh flavor and a slushy texture, a Frozen Mojito is the best of both worlds. The best part? They are a cinch to make in your blender (no muddling required!) and so very quaffable.

You’re going to love these blended mojitos, I just know it! Every sip of a frozen mojito is like a taste of paradise. Let’s get started on crafting the ultimate frozen drink!

More mojito recipes: Watermelon Mojito • Blackberry Mojito • Lemon Mojito • Blueberry Mojito • Strawberry Mojito 

Why you’ll love this recipe

You’ll love this Frozen Mojito recipe, for a few reasons:

• Frozen mojitos are made with simple, fresh ingredients.
• Light and refreshing, they are the perfect drink to cool down with.
• They can be made right in the blender.

These delicious cocktails are full of tropical flavor, perfect for a pool party on a hot day or making for girls night. You can only make two to four at a time, so they’re best for smaller shindigs. 

(And if you love frozen mojitos, you will love mojito popsicles!)

What is a mojito?

The classic mojito recipe is a delightful cocktail made from a few basic ingredients: rum, sugar, lime juice, mint leaves, and club soda.

This mix creates a refreshing drink that strikes a perfect balance between sweetness, sourness and freshness. You can easily personalize mojitos with flavored syrups, by adding muddled fruits or mixing them up in the blender, like in the revitalizing Frozen Mojito.

The traditional mojito is believed to have originated in Cuba, with a recipe variation dating back to 1586 when Sir Francis Drake visited the country. Although he didn’t find gold, he left behind a drink recipe featuring crude rum, sugar, lime and mint — the inspiration for the mojito.

Today, the mojito is a cherished summer cocktail. You can find them served at bars, clubs, brunches and parties, making it a quintessential summer pick-me-up.

Tools & glassware

For this cocktail, you need a few tools:

• a jigger for measuring out ingredients
• a saucepan for making the mint simple syrup
• a blender for mixing it together.

To serve the drink, you can use whatever glass you have available. Mojitos are usually served in highball glasses, but you can use stemless wine glasses or coupe glasses. Straws will also make sipping easier.

Ingredients

To make frozen mojitos at home, here’s what you’ll need to grab from your herb garden and grocery store:

• Mint simple syrup: You can make your own mint syrup with sugar, water and fresh mint. It’s super simple to do and takes 30 minutes.
• Lime juice: Fresh tastes the best, but high-quality lime juice concentrate from the store works as well.
• Light rum: Also called silver rum or white rum, light rum is the clear, colorless rum that’s used in mojitos. Bacardi and Cruzan are both solid brands to try.
• Fresh mint: For some extra mint flavor, you can add a few mint leaves to the blender, but it’s totally optional. The mint simple syrup does most of the work.
• Club soda: Club soda is an ingredient in the Cuban mojito. Here, soda water helps to make this beverage light and fresh. 
• Garnishes: Mojitos are usually garnished with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.
• Ice cubes: You’ll also need fresh ice to throw into the blender.

Variations and substitutions

Try one of these variations on this recipe:

• Fruity frozen mojito: Add a handful of frozen berries, pineapple or peaches to make fruity mojitos.
• Frozen dirty mojito: Use gold rum instead of white rum. It will have a darker color!
• Frozen coconut mojito: Use coconut rum instead of white rum for a bold, coconut flavor. 
• Virgin frozen mojito: Skip the rum or substitute a zero-proof spirit like Ritual rum alternative. See this virgin mojito mocktail recipe for more ideas.

How to make a Frozen Mojito

Here’s how to make the perfect frozen mojito in just a few simple steps:

Add mint syrup, lime juice, rum, club soda and ice to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.

Add a handful of mint leaves. Pulse to break up the pieces. (If you over-blend, the mixture will turn green versus having specks of mint.)

Pour into glasses and garnish with mint leaves, lime wedges and a straw.

Tips & tricks

Use fresh lime juice if possible. It’s a lot sweeter than store-bought lime concentrate and has a more natural lime flavor.

Make your mint simple syrup ahead of time. It only takes 10 minutes of hands-on time, but then it infuses with mint for another 20-30 minutes, so you should plan ahead.

Another thing to do ahead of time: make ice cubes. If you let ice sit in the freezer too long, it can take on odors. Making a fresh batch in ice cube trays is ideal! 

Blend up the drink first, then add few fresh mint leaves to the blender. Pulse it to combine, but don’t go too hard — the drink will turn green!

Use insulated glasses to keep the drink ice cold on a hot day. 

What to serve with Frozen Mojitos

Frozen mojitos are the perfect rum drink to go with your favorite summer foods, like chicken wings and burgers.

Or enjoy them with spicy foods like shishito peppers or bacon-wrapped dates with chorizo.

It would also be great with Cuban-inspired foods, like ropa vieja (Cuban beef stew), vegan picadillo or this mojo pork.

FAQ

More frozen cocktails

Can’t get enough frozen goodness? Try another frozen cocktail recipe: 

• Frozen Moscow Mule
• Frozen Margarita
• Boozy Frozen Butterbeer
• Frozen Strawberry Daiquiris
• Frozen Blue Margaritas
• Frosé