Take basic mojitos up a notch with this recipe for frozen mojitos! Made with actual mint and blended with ice, these slushie-style mojitos hit the spot on a heat summer time day.
We’re including blended mojitos to our frozen drink recipe repertoire! Readers love our frozen margaritas, strawberry peach frosé, and intercourse on the seaside slushies, so we thought it was time to provide conventional mojitos a Match Foodie twist. Cheers!
Featured Remark
“This mojito recipe is nice. I made it on a brilliant scorching day and it was very refreshing.” – Olivia
What’s in frozen mojitos
For this frozen drink recipe, assume basic mojito substances. Right here’s what you want:
- Lime Juice: Recent is greatest. You’ll want about 2-3 juicy limes for two ounces of juice.
- Rum: Any form of darkish or mild rum is nice for mojitos.
- Easy Syrup: For slightly sweetness.
- Mint: Recent mint is the star ingredient! It provides contemporary taste and what turns these blended mojitos inexperienced.
- Ice: Can’t have frozen mojitos with out ice.
- Glowing Water: Added on the very finish, the bubbles add slightly texture.
Substitutions
Rum: We choose white rum for mojitos. Currently, we’ve been loving Minnesota-made Skaalvenn.
Easy Syrup: Our honey easy syrup pairs splendidly with mojito flavors, however common works too.
Glowing Water: Use your favourite model of plain or lime glowing water.
FAQ
Can you employ mint extract as a substitute?
We went backwards and forwards whether or not to make use of contemporary mint, mint extract, or each and it got here down to 1 factor: taste. Recent mint offers a contemporary taste that you just simply can’t get with mint extract. Plus, it turns these slushies inexperienced!
How lengthy ought to I mix these mojitos?
Mix every thing collectively till easy. The purpose is to pulverize the mint leaves so there aren’t any giant chunks floating round.
Storage
For greatest outcomes, make these mojitos instantly previous to serving.
Serving options
Add slightly one thing additional to those frozen mojitos earlier than serving! High off with glowing water and garnish with a sprig of contemporary mint and one other lime wedge.
Elements
- 2 oz. lime juice 1/4 cup, about 2-3 juicy limes
- 4 oz. white rum 1/2 cup
- 2 oz. easy syrup 1/4 cup*
- 12-15 medium contemporary mint leaves
- 2 cups ice or extra, to style
- glowing water for topping
Directions
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Start by juicing limes till you’ve juiced round 1/4 cup. Switch lime juice right into a high-speed blender.
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Subsequent, add white rum, easy syrup, mint leaves, and ice into the blender. Mix on excessive for a couple of minute or till the mint leaves have pureed.
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Give it a style and mix in additional contemporary mint as wanted.
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Pour blended mojitos into 2 tall glasses. Then, high them off with glowing water.
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Serve with contemporary mint and a lime slice.
Ideas & Notes
- Easy Syrup: Our honey easy syrup pairs splendidly with mojito flavors, however common works too.
Diet information
Energy: 195kcal Carbohydrates: 25g Protein: 0g Fats: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 19g