The Pineapple Mojito is a fun twist on the classic mojito. This rum cocktail features fresh pineapple, mint and lime in a highball glass. The drink is topped with club soda, which keeps it refreshing during the hot summer months.
A summer cocktail guests will adore and the fresh pineapple and mint makes it special.
Pineapple Mojito
The Mojito is a popular summer drink that originated in Cuba. The original combines rum, lime, fresh mint and sugar. This version adds a delightful pineapple element that blends wonderfully with the classic flavors. It makes for a fun tropical twist and boosts it's summery poolside appeal.
How to Make a Pineapple Mojito
While still easy to make, a mojito there is a little more to making one than tossing liquids in a cocktail shaker. Let me guide you through it and you will be a pro in no time. Printable recipe card below.
First chop some fresh pineapple into bite sized bits. Since you are already chopping up pineapple tidbits, why not make a batch of my Pineapple Salsa to go with you mojitos!
Place the pineapple chinks in a mortar with sugar and mint leaves.
Muddle with the pestle until mostly ground up, but no need to be fussy.
Dump the ground mixture into a large jar or pitcher.
Add rum.
Then pour in the pineapple juice. Shake or stir with a wooden spoon.
Top with the club soda.
Serve from the pitcher with ice or over glasses filled with ice.
Garnish with pineapple, lime or mint sprigs.
No Mortar & Pestle?
You can get by in a pinch pulsing the mixture in a food processor (just one or two very quick pulses), but the old school method of muddling the ingredients together by lightly mashing is preferable and once you have a mortar and pestle it generally lasts for life. It's a minor investment and also comes in handy prepping spices and fresh herbs for cooking.
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Pineapple Mojito Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon sugar or simple syrup to taste if you prefer
- 6 mint leaves chopped
- ½ lime juiced
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 2 cups club soda
- 4 ounces white rum or gold rum if you prefer
- fresh ice
Instructions
- In a large mortar and pestle, add in pineapple, sugar, mint leaves, and lime juice. Gently smash ingredients together with the pestle, until pineapple is creamy and mint leaves have bruised.
- Add pineapple mix to a small pitcher or very large mason jar.
- Next add in pineapple juice, club soda, and rum. Stir together gently. Taste and add more sugar if desired.
- Pour over 2 ice filled cups.
- Garnish mint sprigs, lime wedges and/or pineapple.
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Kimberly Grabinski says
Oh this sounds so good! I love pineapple, this might replace my all-time favorite Pina Colada!
Carrie says
Absolutely refreshing....Mojitos are to die for especially now that the weather is certainly warming up. Love love!!!
Milisa says
So refreshing and simple to make!