Frozen Mojito

There’s nothing more refreshing than the classic blend of mint, lime, rum, and a touch of sweetness. Unlike a traditional Mojito which is built in a highball glass, this version comes together quickly in a blender and is made to serve a crowd. What makes a Mojito so delicious is its vibrant fresh mint flavor. Muddling fresh mint helps express the natural oils captured in the leaves, allowing the bright mint notes to infuse into the cocktail. The blades of the blender do the same thing, breaking apart the mint and helping release all of the mint’s fragrant flavors. 

While some versions of frozen cocktails can be water-logged and lack flavor, this bright green cocktail packs a punch of mint with every sip. When measuring the ingredients for this cocktail, be sure to pack the mint leaves into the cup measure to ensure you add enough. If you are using a high-powered blender like a Vitamix, you can get away with adding all the ingredients, including the ice, and blending. Otherwise, add the mint, lime, simple syrup, and white rum to a blender and pulse for 30 seconds to crush the mint and fully disperse it into the cocktail. Add your crushed ice and blend until smooth. While any kind of rum would work, white rum pairs perfectly with the flavors of this drink given its light texture and fragrant sweetness. 

If you have some extra cocktail leftover, freeze it in an ice cube tray to store for up to a few days. Since it has plenty of rum, it won’t freeze solid, but can be added back to a blender for a quick blitz before serving for Frozen Mojitos in mere seconds. Serve this drink in your favorite glass, and have some extra fresh mint on hand to top it all off. Cheers!