Few cocktails take you to a to a tropical state of mind quite like a mojito. Light, refreshing and not too strong a mojito is basically a vacation in a glass. One sip and I’m transported to a place where palm trees fringe white sand beaches, bathing suits are the outfit of the day and warm breezes gently sway though colorful blooms of bougainvillea. This Passion Fruit Mojito is the the prefect drink for when you want a tropical getaway in your own backyard.
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History of the Mojito
Traditionally a 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.
How to Make a Mojito
The mojito is one of my go-to cocktails and I’ve especially come to love versions made with passion fruit from one of my favorite local Peurto Rican restaurants here in Virginia Beach as well as some of my favorite restaurants in Miami.
I personally think mojitos are one of the easiest cocktails to make at home. White rum is a standard of most home bars, and limes, mint and sparkling water are easy to find and super affordable. Fresh passionfruit can be found in most well stocked super markets or your local Latin market or frozen passion fruit puree can be found in the freezer aisle. If using frozen passion fruit puree make sure to thaw it before making your cocktail.
To make a mojito start by muddling together mint and lime juice. Add passion fruit pulp or puree (which I find sweet enough so I don’t add sugar or simple syrup in this version) and rum and stir to combine. Add ice (crushed or cubed, you do you) and top with sparkling water and the prettiest sprigs of mint you can find. Kick off your shoes, head outside and start sipping for your instant getaway in a glass.
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Passionfruit Mojito
Ingredients
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz fresh passion fruit or passion fruit puree
- 2 oz white rum
- 6 oz sparkling water
- ice
Instructions
- In a tall glass muddle together mint, lime juice and passion fruit. Add in rum and stir to combine. Add ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with additional sprigs of mint if desired.
Lillie says
This is bringing back so many good memories of my Caribbean travels!
Brianna says
I loved your trip to Curacao a few years back!
Erin says
This cocktail combines one of my favorite tropical fruits with one of my favorite drinks to sip in warm beach destinations. To all of that I say: Hand me the pitcher!
Brianna says
This is why we’re friends!
Darla says
I love mojitos & tropical drinks. Never thought to make this. Sounds simple enough. Can’t wait to try!
Brianna says
I hope you love it as much as I do!
Debra says
Super refreshing cocktail….exactly what I needed on this fine Friday!
Erin Gierhart says
I love how the fruit sweetens this drink so that I don’t have to add simple syrup. It’s a great twist on mojitos, which are one of my favorite summer cocktails!
Ramona says
I have never tried passion fruit and rum before but this is a winner and I will make it again!
Audrey says
So refreshing!!
Oscar says
I loved the passion fruit with the mint combination. A perfect cocktail.
Jeannie says
so refreshing and a great drink when im relaxing
Swathi says
Fashion fruit mojito looks delicious love this drink.
Jamie says
This is so refreshing and perfect for summer!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
This looks really good!
Anaiah says
Loved the passion fruit in this! It definitely gave me tropical vibes. Perfect to sip on poolside during this crazy dry heat.
Jean says
I wanted to try making more easy cocktails at home, thanks for the inspo I feel it’s difficult to do but your recipes make it super easy to do.
Gloria says
The weather here has been so hot, it feels like I am in the tropics. What a great drink for sipping on the patio. I will make some this weekend, while we bbq,
Marcellina says
Woohoo! So glad I’ve found your recipe. I have some frozen passionfruit that needs to be used up and what a better way that mojito. My friends are going to love this!
Toni says
This is so good and easy to make!! The blend is really perfect!
Katie Youngs says
Mint is still growing like crazy in my garden so making a mojito was a no-brainer! This was delicious and I loved your twist on the classic recipe.
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
I love the history of this drink as well as the recipe! I must try it; it really feels like tropics in your back garden (in a much colder climate!!)
Agnieszka says
I love passion fruit AND I love mojitos! Can’t wait to try this cocktail – sounds amazing!
Liz says
This drink looks and sounds so refreshing! I will drink a mojito anytime, but this one sounds especially perfect for spring and summer!
Allyssa says
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing passion fruit mojito recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!