Description
Cool off with these refreshing Frozen Mojitos! Made with fresh mint, lime, rum, and blended to icy perfection, they’re the perfect summer cocktail.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
- 1 ½ cups white rum
- 4 cups ice cubes
- Lime wedges and mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Mint, Sugar, and Water: In a small saucepan, combine the mint leaves, sugar, and water.
- Heat and Stir: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely. You should see the mixture becoming clear.
- Simmer: Once the sugar is dissolved, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes. This allows the mint flavor to really infuse into the syrup. Don’t let it boil vigorously, or you risk losing some of the delicate mint aroma.
- Remove from Heat: Take the saucepan off the heat and let the syrup steep for at least 30 minutes. The longer it steeps, the stronger the mint flavor will be. You can even let it steep for an hour or two if you have the time.
- Strain the Syrup: After steeping, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or container. Discard the mint leaves. You should have a beautiful, green-tinged mint simple syrup.
- Cool Completely: Allow the syrup to cool completely before using it in the mojitos. You can store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Combine Ingredients in Blender: In a high-powered blender, combine the cooled mint simple syrup, lime juice, rum, and ice cubes.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and slushy. This may take a minute or two, depending on the strength of your blender. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of water or lime juice to help it blend. If it’s too thin, add a few more ice cubes.
- Taste and Adjust: Give the mixture a taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness as needed. If you prefer a sweeter mojito, add a little more simple syrup. If you prefer a tarter mojito, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Prepare Glasses: Get your glasses ready. You can chill them in the freezer for a few minutes before serving to keep the mojitos extra cold.
- Pour Mojitos: Pour the frozen mojitos into the prepared glasses.
- Garnish: Garnish each mojito with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint. You can also add a sugar rim to the glasses for an extra touch of sweetness. To do this, run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and then dip the rim in a plate of sugar.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the frozen mojitos immediately and enjoy! They’re best when they’re freshly blended and still icy cold.
Notes
- Strawberry Mojitos: Add ½ cup of fresh or frozen strawberries to the blender for a fruity twist.
- Pineapple Mojitos: Add ½ cup of fresh or frozen pineapple chunks to the blender for a tropical flavor.
- Mango Mojitos: Add ½ cup of fresh or frozen mango chunks to the blender for a sweet and tangy mojito.
- Non-Alcoholic Mojitos (Virgin Mojitos): Omit the rum for a refreshing non-alcoholic version. You can substitute with club soda or sparkling water for a little fizz.
- Spicy Mojitos: Add a thin slice of jalapeño to the blender for a kick of heat. Be careful not to add too much, as it can easily overpower the other flavors.
- Sweetener Alternatives: If you don’t want to use granulated sugar, you can substitute with agave nectar, honey, or stevia. Adjust the amount to taste.
- Mint Variety: Experiment with different types of mint, such as spearmint or peppermint, to find your favorite flavor.
- Make Ahead: You can make the mint simple syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This will save you time when you’re ready to make the mojitos.
- Blender Power: If you don’t have a high-powered blender, you may need to add a little more liquid to help the mixture blend smoothly. You can also try crushing the ice cubes slightly before adding them to the blender.
- Consistency: If your mojitos are too thick, add a little more liquid (water, lime juice, or rum) until you reach your desired consistency. If they’re too thin, add a few more ice cubes.
- Mojitos are too sweet: Add more lime juice to balance the sweetness.
- Mojitos are too tart: Add more simple syrup to balance the tartness.
- Mojitos are not minty enough: Make sure you’re using fresh mint leaves and that you’re steeping the simple syrup long enough. You can also add a few extra mint leaves to the blender.
- Mojitos are too watery: Use less liquid and more ice.
- Mojitos are too thick: Add more liquid until you reach your desired consistency.
- Blender is struggling to blend: Add a little more liquid and try pulsing the blender to break up the ice. If you’re still having trouble, you may need to use a more powerful blender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes