No drink puts me in vacation mode quite like a mojito. Light and refreshing, one sip and I’m transported to a white sand beach with palm trees swaying in the breeze. The best part is this getaway in a glass is quite easy to make. Discover the best recipe for making a Mango Mojito for a tropical holiday in your own backyard.
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History of the Mojito
A traditional mojito is a combination of lime juice, mint, sugar, rum and sparkling water. The mojito is one of the most popular cocktails to have originated in Cuba though there are competing stories (though I suspect there’s a bit of truth in both versions) in it’s origins.
One story holds that the mojito was created by African slaves working the Cuban sugar cane fields in the 18th century. An older story goes back to the 1500s, where after an unsuccessful raid, the crew of Sir Francis Drake was suffering from scurvy and given a tonic by the local Indian population. This tonic consisted of lime, fermented cane juice (aguariente de cana) and mint. The mojito later became one of the most popular cocktails thanks to Ernest Hemingway’s love of the version served at Le Bodeguita del Medio , a bar in Havana.
Ingredients for the Mango Mojito
- Fresh mint
- Lime Juice
- Mango Nectar
- White rum
- Sparkling water
- Ice
How to Make a Mango Mojito
While a traditional mojito is certainly delicious on its own it’s also a great base to get creative, especially with tropical fruit (take a look at my passion fruit mojito for another delicious mojito recipe). To make a mojito start by muddling together mint and lime juice. Add mango nectar (which can be found in the latin section of most supermarkets) and rum and stir to combine. Add ice and top with sparkling water, garnish with additional mint if desired.
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Mango Mojito
Equipment
- 1 cocktail muddler
Ingredients
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz mango nectar
- 2 oz white rum
- 6 oz sparkling water
Instructions
- In a tall glass muddle together mint and lime juice. Add in mango nectar and rum and stir to combine. Add ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with additional sprigs of mint if desired.
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