Description
Learn how to make a coconut mojito recipe with eight basic ingredients and simple steps in minutes for a sweet, creamy cocktail or mocktail!
Ingredients
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- 8 mint leaves
- 1 small lime juiced or 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon simple syrup or agave (see notes)
- 1 1/2 to 2 ounces white rum, to taste (see notes for mocktail version)
- 1/2 ounce coconut rum (optional)
- 1 1/2 to 2 ounces chilled full-fat coconut milk (well-shaken and stirred until smooth)
- Pinch sea salt (optional, but recommended)
- Ice
- Club soda or sparkling water, use plain club soda or coconut-flavored sparkling water not citrus flavors
- Fresh mint leaves and lime wedges/slices, to garnish
Optional Sugar Rim
- 1-2 Tablespoons sparkling or raw sugar
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Note – If you’re feeling fancy see the notes below about adding the sugar rim before making the cocktail.
- In a cocktail shaker or large glass, combine the fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup. Gently muddle the mint just until wilted (about 15–20 seconds); avoid tearing the leaves.
- Add the rums, coconut milk, and a pinch of sea salt. Shake or stir vigorously until smooth and frothy (this helps emulsify the coconut).
- For one serving: Fill a cocktail glass with ice and strain or pour the mojito mixture over it. Top with club soda or sparkling water and give it a gentle stir.
- For two servings: Fill two smaller cocktail glasses with ice. Strain or pour the cocktail mixture evenly between the two glasses. Top each glass with club soda or sparkling water and give a gentle stir.
- Garnish with extra mint leaves and a lime wedge or slice, if desired. Enjoy chilled!
Notes
Substitute Tips – Honey, agave, or simple syrup all work just make sure there’s enough citrus and mint to keep things fresh and balanced.
Mocktail Version (Non-Alcoholic) – To make this a faux-jito, simply replace the rum with coconut water and add a splash of vanilla or coconut extract and/or rum extract, if desired.
To Make the Sugar Rim – Place the sugar in a shallow bowl or plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass then dip the rim in the sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: drink
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink with light rum only
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 9.9 g
- Sodium: 12.1 mg
- Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
