The Ultimate Gin Mojito Recipe

Who doesn’t love a good mojito? They are fun to make and taste amazing at any time of year but if you have a craving for one and have run out of rum, then try the gin mojito recipe below and you might be pleasantly surprised. 

I feel like this is the perfect time to tell you that I went on vacation once to Cuba and the hotel couldn’t serve mojitos for the whole week because they had run out of mint!

Since then I made sure to keep my fridge fully stocked in case I get the urge. 

Whether you don’t like rum or just want to try something different this twist on the classic mint mojito will soon become a new favorite.

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What alcohol is best for mojitos?

Being a drink from Cuba, rum is the obvious choice for a mojito and traditionally it has been the only choice.

However, turning a mojito recipe into a gin and mint cocktail creates a refreshing new version of the drink and is great for anyone who doesn’t like rum. 

Also – for those of you who have ever asked ” What to mix with gin to make it taste good?”, then mint is surely the answer to all your problems! 

The great thing about this gin mojito recipe is that it is easy to make and doesn’t need many ingredients.

Fresh mint is a must then the gin of your choice and some club soda are all you need to create the perfect summer cocktail

Gin Mojito Ingredients

To make this twist on the classic mojito, you need the following ingredients:

• 3 Sprigs of Mint, shredded
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Gin
• 6 oz Club Soda
• Lime
• Ice cubes

 

How To Make A Gin Mojito

1. Add 3 lime quarters, the simple syrup and the mint to a glass
2. Using a muddler, smash the mint and lime with the syrup at the bottom of the glass
3. Add 5-6 ice cubes and pour the gin over the ice
4. Finally add club soda to taste

 

Gin Mojito Pitcher Recipe

 The nice thing about this gin mojito recipe is that it translates really easily into a pitcher for big groups. 

To make this into a jug for summer parties use these amounts:

• 1 cup of gin
• 1 litre of club soda
• 20 sprigs of mint
• 1/2 cup of white sugar (or simple sugar)

Variations On The Gin Mojito Recipe

Although I truly think the classic mint mojito is absolute perfection, there are a few great variations on the gin mojito for when you want a change.  Here are my top picks:

Blueberry Gin Mojito 

 

Blueberries turn the summery mojito into a class act. 

Make as the classic mojito above but add in blueberries and muddle with the syrup and mint. 

Strawberry Gin Mojito

Muddle 3 strawberries with the syrup, mint and lime. Check out our Strawberry Mojito Pitcher Recipe for making this drink for a crowd. 

Blood Orange Mojito 

Blood oranges are typically in season during the winter months so this mojito mades a nice change when you want to feel like you are in the sunshine instead of the snow. 

To make the blood orange mojito, follow the direct for the classic mint mojito as directed but add the juice of 1 blood orange before topping with club soda. 

You can make this mojito with gin or vodka. 

Equipment Needed For The Gin Mojito Recipe

You really don’t need much for this recipe aside from a a good quality muddler.

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