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The most refreshing and tropical tasting this mango mojito should be the drink you are sipping on this summer! Bursting with fruity flavours and a hint of mint, this cocktail is perfect for any summer occasion. Just sit back and imagine yourself in a tropic paradise!
For another mojito recipe take a look at our Passion Fruit Mojito.
Travel leads to great revelations of what exotic fruit and vegetables are supposed to taste like. My love affair with mangos began in the Philippines more than a decade ago.
To this day I haven’t been able to find mangos as sweet, fragrant and juicy as the ones I was able to enjoy daily during my year there. But it doesn’t mean I’ve stopped trying!
And because I love mangos so much, it made sense to bring them together with one of my favourite cocktails. Turns out, they are the perfect way to adapt a classic mojito recipe, keeping all the refreshing mint and lime while adding the tropic flavours of mango.
Even if you don’t have a lot of experience making cocktails, this is one that can easily be made. I’ve included versions both with and without a This is an affiliate link.cocktail shaker so it can be made by anyone, even if you don’t have a bar set.
How To Make The Mojito
Even with the benefit of fresh fruit being accessible to us all year round we often have not the slightest idea of the real taste of some tropical beauties. Nothing can substitute for mangos ripened on the tree under the hot sun!
I work hard every year to find fresh, sweet mango in local supermarkets, often with poor results. To save myself the grief of disappointing mangos, I’ve found a can of mango pulp imported from India. It was, I have to say, perfect.
The traditional recipe for mojito consists of rum, lime juice, mint and simple syrup, topped with fizzy water. I first discovered how delicious they could be while vacationing on Canary Islands!
This recipe first uses a blender to smooth out the fresh mango. Then take a tall glass, muddle the ingredients together to combine and release the flavour of the mint. Add plenty of ice, top with soda water and you are there!
An alternative is to muddle the mint at the bottom of a cocktail shaker, then add the other ingredients (other than the fizzy water) and shake with ice.
What it tastes like
The original mojito tastes of citrus and mint, and therefore is incredibly refreshing on a hot day.
But this drink here is a little spin on the traditional mojito. I’ve added mango pulp to give it a more tropical taste.
The rum does more than add alcohol, it also adds flavour to the drink. But to be honest, if you leave the rum out it will taste just as beautiful virgin. So if you don’t care for rum, skip it and have yourself a little taste of tropics!
This isn’t the only time I’ve played around with the traditional mojito. If you like this one you need to check out my Mojito Spritz!
Recipe Tips and Notes
- A cocktail has to be cold! This might just be the number 1 rule. So don’t skimp on the ice! Use a hefty amount and give it a good stir to get the drink as cold as you can.
- The best rum to use is not the most expensive light rum since you will be mixing it with other things. Premium bottles and high prices are not necessary! But for a traditional mojito it should be white or light rum – the clear kind – rather than dark or spiced or any other variety. A bottle of This is an affiliate link.Bacardi white rum or similar will do the job nicely.
- However, if you want an edgier taste, I’ve made it with dark rum and liked it quite a lot!
- As tempting as it can be to buy a bottle of lime juice for tasks like this, the taste of fresh lime juice is simply superior. Get yourself a decent This is an affiliate link.citrus squeezer and you’ll be able to get the best flavour without having to work too hard.
- The classic mojito recipe is made with club soda, but it can also be made with tonic water. It’s not to my preference as I find the taste of the tonic water subdues the taste of mango, but choose whichever suits you best. Just leave the simple syrup out if you use tonic water as it already has a lot of sweetness. Using light tonic water and leaving out the simple syrup is a good way to reduce the calories.
- Finish the drink off with a suitable garnish. I’ve gone with lime wedges.
Serving suggestions
I’m a big fan of providing options both with and without alcohol when having guests over. Fortunately, this is the perfect drink for this. You can make a big pitcher without alcohol for a party and let people choose whether they want it with or without rum!
A mango mojito is best enjoyed drinking through a straw since there are lots of little bits of mint floating around. I buy paper straws. They are prettier and so much better for the environment.
More refreshing summer cocktails
Mango Mojito
Equipment
- This is an affiliate link.blender
Ingredients
Instructions
- For the mango purée: add the mango chunks of 1 mango in a blender and purée or use pre-made mango purée.
Traditional method
- Split the mint, rum, lime juice, mango purée and simple syrup between two tall glasses and muddle carefully to release the flavours but not so much that the mint disintegrates. Add plenty of ice and top with soda water.
Shaker method
- In a shaker, combine lime juice, sugar and mint and muddle the mint until it tears and releases the scent. (Sugar helps that process.)
- Strain mango puree into the shaker. Add ice and rum. Cover and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled glass and top with soda water.
- Garnish with lime slices and mint.
Notes
- If you prefer an alcohol-free version, simply skip the rum for a refreshing sparkling mango drink.
- Like almost every cocktail, this one needs to be cold to be at its best. Use lots of ice!
- There is no point using expensive rum because of the other flavours in the drink. For a more traditional taste, use white or light rum (the clear variety).
- But for a deeper flavour, you can try using dark rum. Just avoid spiced!
- It’s important to use fresh lime juice instead of bottled. A This is an affiliate link.citrus squeezer is the easiest way to get juice from the limes.
- Club soda is normally used in mojitos, but they can also be made with tonic water. I find that tonic water masks the taste of the other ingredients. Tonic water has sweetness in it, so if you do use it, leave simple syrup out.
- Lime wedges are a great garnish for this cocktail.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How much sugar?
It really depends on how sweet you like it and how sweet your mangoes are. I would start with 1 tsp and up if needed.
Can I have one at work?? 😀
Hahaha it will sure make the day go faster!
Yes to summer drinks! I have a mint plant size of my backyard (thanks to hubby) and don’t know what to do with it but now I do 🙂
I love mint but I do have it safely contained in a pot!
Yes please. You make a pitcher and I will be right round! I will even bring snacks : )
I have never made a real mojito as don’t tend to have white rum at home. This looks refreshing and delicious so maybe I should stock up.
You are always welcome with or without snacks!! Just tell me when. 😉
Heat wave starting in Florida foe Memorial Day weekend and your recipe is a great refresher!
Enjoy your holiday, Mike!
I could so go for one of these mojitos by the pool!
Pool is what’s missing here for sure!