Pineapple Mojito

Name: Pineapple Mojito
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz White Rum; 1 oz Pineapple Juice; 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 0.25 oz Simple Syrup; 8 Mint Leaves; 2 oz Soda Water; Mint sprig (garnish, optional); pineapple wedge (garnish, optional)

Classic

A Mojito brightened with fresh pineapple juice.

SummerRefreshingTropicalMinty

5 minEasyLight

Sweet pineapple and cool mint over crisp rum and lime. Juicy, refreshing, and tropical.

Ingredients

2 oz White Rum
1 oz Pineapple Juice
0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
0.25 oz Simple Syrup
8 Mint Leaves
2 oz Soda Water
Mint sprig · optional garnish
pineapple wedge · optional garnish

Method

1
Add the mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, and pineapple juice to a highball glass.
2
Gently muddle to release the mint's oils, pressing rather than shredding.
3
Add the rum and fill the glass with crushed ice.
4
Top with the soda water and stir briefly to lift the mint.
5
Garnish with a mint sprig and a pineapple wedge.

The Story

The Mojito takes to fruit easily, and pineapple is one of the most popular additions, adding a tropical sweetness that softens the lime. It is a staple of resort and beach bars.

Glass · Highball glassGarnish · Mint sprig, pineapple wedge