Grab your lime and your mint and let’s make this delicious Blood Orange Mojito that is a great twist on the classic Cuban cocktail!
If you’re looking for a refreshing drink that’s perfect for anytime of year, you can’t go wrong with a blood orange mojito.
It’s delicious and the perfect citrus version of the traditional mojito, and it’s sure to quench your thirst. If you’re not a fan of rum, you can also make this drink with vodka, gin or even tequila.
So if you’re looking for something new to try, be sure to give the blood orange mojito a try!
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Mojitos are a traditional cocktail that are popular with almost everyone.
The great thing about this versatile drink is that you can make all different kinds from a Raspberry Mojito to a more extravagant Champagne Mojito.
In fact, it’s one of the greatest cocktails of all time, in our opinion!
Substitute rum with vodka, gin or tequila to make this drink all your own. Mojitos delicately sweet flavor is simply outstanding.
When it comes to the Blood Orange Mojito, the taste is perfect and we love this drink for really any occasion. A relax drink after a long day, or a party drink that will make your guests feel welcome. Here is how to make it.
Blood Orange Mojito Ingredients
The classic mojito is made with white rum, mint, simple syrup and lime plus Club Soda.
Our version stays true to the original definition, with a few tweaks to make it refreshing and perfect.
The ingredients for making a Blood Orange Mojito are simple! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Rum
- Lime Juice
- Sugar
- Soda Water
- Blood Orange
- Mint Leaves
We have this fun version of regular rum in cocktails because it is made with all natural flavours.
Equipment Needed To Make A Mojito
The only tool you’ll need to make this cocktail:
If you don’t have a muddler, you can get by with the wrong end of a wooden spoon but a muddler does make things much easier and they are pretty inexpensive.
How To Make The Blood Orange Mojito
Step 1:Muddle the ingredients
Muddle the mint, lime juice, Blood Orange juice and sugar in a glass using a muddler
Step 2: Add the Club Soda
Add ice to the glass and top with club soda
Step 3: Stir
Gently stir.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a slice of Blood Orange and serve.
How To Garnish Your Blood Orange Mojito
To make this drink perfect, garnish with a slice of blood orange and you can always add a bit of fresh mint.
Tips For Making The Perfect Mojito
This Blood Orange mojito recipe is so simple and easy to toss together that you don’t need many tips.
Firstly, I LOVE using fresh lime juice in my mojitos but if you don’t have any on hand you can use bottled juices too.
Muddling your mint is the essential step in this cocktail (and any mojito) so don’t rush.
Muddling helps release the mint oil from the leaves and gives you the wonderful flavor.
This Blood Orange Mojito recipe is…
- Easy to Make
- Tasty
- Fun
- Looks fantastic
- A great drink anytime
Blood Orange Mojito
Mojitos are a classic cocktail that can be made with lots of different flavors, but this blood orange version is my current favorite. The drink is refreshing and flavorful, and it's perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rum
- 1/2 fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 table spoon of Sugar
- Soda Water
- 1/2 fresh Blood Orange
- 6 - 8 Mint Leaves
Instructions
1. In a tall glass, add sugar, rum, lime juice, blood orange juice and mint leaves. Muddle ingredients together.
2. Add ice to the glass and top with Club Soda
3. Gently stir the drink
4. Garnish with a slice of Blood Orange and add a bit of fresh mint.
Notes
Feel free to substitute rum with vodka, gin or tequila.
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