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Two tall glasses of a yellow tropical drink garnished with mint, lime, and a pineapple wedge, with a whole pineapple and lime pieces in the background.
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Pineapple Mojito

The Pineapple Mojito recipe brings a sweet, tropical spin to a classic favorite. It’s smooth, refreshing, and easy to enjoy anytime.
Course Cocktail
Cuisine Cuban
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 223kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 leaves fresh mint washed
  • ½ cup fresh pineapple diced into small chunks (about 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice or 1 lime cut into 4 wedges
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 1½ ounces light rum
  • ½ cup club soda
  • 1 wedge pineapple for garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh mint for garnish
  • ice for serving

Instructions

  • Remove the mint leaves from the stems. Clap them between your hands to release the flavorful oils.
    8 to 10 leaves fresh mint
  • In a cocktail shaker, add mint leaves, pineapple, lime juice or lime wedges and simple syrup. Muddle until the pineapple is juicy and slightly broken down.
    8 to 10 leaves fresh mint, ½ cup fresh pineapple, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, 1 ounce simple syrup
  • Add ice and rum to the shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
    ice, 1½ ounces light rum
  • Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
  • Top with club soda. Garnish with extra mint and a small piece of pineapple.
    ½ cup club soda, 1 wedge pineapple, 1 sprig fresh mint

Notes

Flavor tips:
  • Use ripe pineapple for the best flavor.
  • Adjust simple syrup slightly depending on the sweetness of your pineapple.
  • Don't over-muddle the mint — it can turn bitter if crushed too aggressively.
  • Use fresh lime juice if possible; it makes a noticeable difference in brightness.
To make ahead: Prep the muddled base, strain and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add rum, ice and club soda just before serving. 
To batch for a crowd: Make mint syrup instead of muddling mint in large quantities. Multiply the remaining ingredients by the number of servings, combine in a large pitcher with rum and refrigerate, then top each glass with club soda right before serving. (Use the +/- buttons at the top of this recipe card to scale the recipe.)

Nutrition

Serving: 5.5ounces | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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