
Mojito Royale
ClassicA Mojito finished with Champagne instead of soda.
PartySummerRefreshingMinty
4 minMediumLight
Cool mint, tart lime, and light rum with the dry sparkle of Champagne. Fresh, herbal, and brisk.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz White Rum
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- 8 Mint Leaves
- Champagne to top
- Mint sprig · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Gently press the mint leaves with the simple syrup in a highball glass.
- 2
Add the rum and lime juice, then fill the glass with ice.
- 3
Stir to combine.
- 4
Top with cold Champagne and garnish with a mint sprig.
The Story
The Mojito Royale replaces the soda water in a Mojito with Champagne, and it is a modern party variation rather than a classic with a documented origin. It keeps the Mojito's mint and lime but gives it a more festive finish.
Glass · Highball glassGarnish · Mint sprig