The best Raspberry Mojito recipe has the perfect amount of citrus, sweet, sparkle, and mint to make a refreshing cocktail that can be enjoyed all year.
Throw in some fresh, peak-season peaches to make a summer Peach Raspberry Mojito!
Making Peach Raspberry Mojitos are the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer.
Peach season is here and what better way to enjoy them then in a Peach Raspberry Mojito?
There's no need to slave away in a hot kitchen peeling, measuring, or baking. Using peaches in cocktails, such as this Peach Raspberry mojito, Roasted Peach Old Fashioned, Bellinis, or Peach Sangria, is handedly easier and more relaxing.
What is a Mojito?
Mojitos are a Cuban drink traditionally consisting of rum, sugar, lime, mint, and soda water.
Muddling the mint, fresh lime, and sugar releases and blends the flavors. Top that with ice, rum, and soda water to make a bubbly, slightly sweet, and refreshing drink.
Can I substitute other fruit?
Of course! Enjoy a classic mojito by leaving the fruit out, or change up the flavor by adding different fruits and combinations.
- Fresh or frozen mango chunks
- Fresh watermelon cubes
- Fresh, cut pineapple chunks
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
The possibilities and combinations are endless!
Can I substitute vodka in a Raspberry Mojito?
Yes. It's fine to use rum or vodka interchangeably in this recipe, depending on personal preference, or what you have on hand.
How to make this Peach Raspberry Mojito recipe in a pitcher
Hosting a crowd? Make entertaining easier by making a larger batch ahead in a pitcher. Either mix the rum in the recipe or leave the alcohol out. When guests arrive give them the option to keep it as a mocktail or add as much booze as they like!
- In a large pitcher muddle together 32 mint leaves, 1 cut lime, and 4 ounces simple syrup.
- Add 1 cup of rum and ice to the pitcher.
- Top with 1 liter soda water and give a brief stir.
- Garnish with more mint leaves and squeeze in more lime juice to taste.
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Peach Raspberry Mojito
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup peach, cut up
- 8 raspberries
- 1/2 lime, cut up
- 16 mint leaves
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- 4 ounces rum
- 1 cup soda water
Instructions
- In two highball glasses divide peach chunks, raspberries, cut limes, and mint leaves. Use a muddler to gently press and release juices.
- Divide rum between the glasses, add ice, and then top with soda water. Stir drinks.
- Squeeze in more lime wedges, to taste, and garnish glasses with more mint and fruit.
Notes
- In a large pitcher muddle together 32 mint leaves, 1 cut lime, and 4 ounces simple syrup.
- Add 1 cup of rum and ice to the pitcher.
- Top with 1 liter soda water and give a brief stir.
- Garnish with more mint leaves and squeeze in more lime juice to taste.
Nutrition
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Dorothy is a blogger over at CrazyforCrust.com, where she's been sharing recipes with a slice of life for almost 10 years. She's married to Mel, the other half of Easy Good Ideas, and together they are raising a teenager and dog in Northern California.
What about substituting something non-alcoholic? I know it's possible and don't need anyone's permission for that, I just feel that adults who dislike alcohol are considered Unthinkable.