Customizable Fruit Mojitos
This refreshing customizable fruit mojito is the ultimate summer sip—made with muddled mint, juicy fruit, and fizzy club soda. Whether you're team watermelon, all about blackberries, or leaning strawberry, this simple 5-minute drink is easy to whip up and even easier to personalize.Plus, it's just as good as a cocktail or a mocktail. Think of it as your choose-your-own-adventure mojito, perfect for poolside lounging, summer BBQs, or even a festive Friday night in.
Ingredients
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons sweetener of choice, (white sugar, agave, honey, or simple syrup)
- 2 lime wedges
- 1/4 cup fruit of your choice, (watermelon cubes, blackberries, sliced strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
- 2 ounces white rum, omit for mocktail
- Handful of ice cubes
- 3 ounces club soda or sparkling water of your choice, (Pellegrino, La Croix, Bubly, Spindrift, Waterloo, etc.)
- Optional garnish: Extra mint sprig, lime slice, or fruit skewer
Instructions
- In a tall 12 to 16 ounce glass, gently muddle the mint leaves, sweetener, lime wedges, and fruit of choice until the juices release and the mint is fragrant.
- Fill the glass with a handful of ice, pour in the rum (if using), and top with club soda. Stir gently with a straw to combine.
- Garnish with extra mint, lime, or fruit if desired, then enjoy immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Note: This is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. This calculation is for white sugar, watermelon, and white rum. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mojitoCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gCalcium: 14mg
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