Limoncello Mojito

Here’s a  Limoncello Mojito recipe—a zesty, refreshing twist on the classic Cuban cocktail, enhanced with the sweet citrus of Italian limoncello.

🍋 Limoncello Mojito Recipe

🧪 Ingredients (1 serving)

Fresh Ingredients:

• 8–10 fresh mint leaves

• 2–3 lemon wedges (or 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges)

• Optional: 1–2 lime wedges (for a classic mojito twist)

• Ice cubes or crushed ice

Alcohol:

• 1.5 oz (45 ml) white rum

• 1.5 oz (45 ml) limoncello

Sweetener:

• 1 tsp (5 ml) simple syrup or sugar

  • (Optional, depending on how sweet your limoncello is)

Other:

• 2–4 oz (60–120 ml) soda water (club soda or sparkling water)

• Mint sprig & lemon slice for garnish

🥄 Instructions

1. Muddle the Base

   • In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the mint leaves, lemon (and optional lime) wedges, and simple syrup or sugar.

   • Gently muddle (press and twist) the ingredients with a muddler or the back of a spoon. The goal is to release the oils from the mint and juice from the citrus, not tear the mint into bits.

2. Add Spirits

   • Pour in the white rum and limoncello.

   • Stir or shake gently to combine flavors.

3. Build the Drink

   • Fill a tall glass (like a Collins glass) with ice (crushed or cubes).

   • Strain or pour the muddled mixture over the ice. If you like pulp and zest, you can pour everything in, unstrained.

   • Top with soda water to taste, usually about 2–4 oz.

4. Garnish and Serve

   • Give it a gentle stir.

   • Garnish with a sprig of mint, a lemon slice, or even a twist of lemon peel.

   • Optional: a sugar rim for extra flair.

🧊 Tips & Variations

• Stronger lemon flavor: Add a splash of fresh lemon juice or use lemon-infused soda water.

• Herbal depth: Add a sprig of basil with the mint for a more complex profile.

• Frozen version: Blend with crushed ice for a frozen mojito slush.

• Batch it: For a crowd, multiply the recipe and mix in a pitcher without the soda. Add soda to each glass before serving to preserve the fizz.