Pineapple Mojito is a tropically flavored, sweet and refreshing cocktail, made with fresh pineapple, rum, mint, and pineapple juice.
- 10 fresh mint leaves medium to large
- 1/2 cup white rum coconut rum also is great in this recipe
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1 fresh lime juiced
- 1 cup pineapple juice no-sugar added or freshly juiced
- 1/2 cup club soda or Sprite - but it will be sweeter
- Pineapple wedges lime wheels, maraschino cherry, and/or fresh mint sprigs
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Start by adding the fresh mint leaves and the lime juice to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle them, but try not to tear them.
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Next, add the simple syrup, as much as you want, based on your desired level of sweetness.
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After that, add the pineapple juice and the rum.
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If you're using a cocktail shaker, fill it with ice, close with the lid, and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled. But, if you are using a glass, fill it with ice and stir the ingredients thoroughly to combine.
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Finally, distribute the mixture into serving glasses, fill about half, and add soda water, leaving a bit of space at the top. Give everything a gentle stir, top with pineapple wedges, or lime, fresh mint, and maraschino cherries, and serve.