Frozen Mojito

Name: Frozen Mojito
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 4 ounces (1/2 cup) white rum; 2 ounces (1/4 cup) lime juice, plus more wedges to garnish; 2 ounces (1/4 cup) simple syrup; 1 handful mint leaves (10-12 leaves); 2 cups ice cubes

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This frozen Mojito recipe might be even better than the classic drink! It’s minty, icy, and outrageously refreshing: like someone amped up the dial on the mint volume. It’s the perfect summer drink for sipping on the patio!

Why we love this recipe

When the summer heat is is at sky high levels, here’s a drink that will cool you to your core: the frozen Mojito! The classic Mojito is one of our top cocktails of all time, and as two certified mixologists we’ve made almost every type of fruity mojito recipe.

This frozen spin makes our heads turn! It’s icy and intensely minty, and it’s so simple to whip up in a blender. It immediately jumped to the top of our must-make frozen alcoholic drinks!

Ingredients in a frozen mojito

This frozen mojito is an icy spin on the Mojito, a classic cocktail invented in Havana, Cuba. Some say the origins of this drink go all the way back to the 1500’s with an early combination of lime, sugar, and rum used as medicine. But the modern version of became popular in the 1930’s.

The Frozen Mojito uses all the same ingredients as a classic Mojito, except it substitutes ice for soda water. Instead of diluting the drink with bubbles, it turns it into a frozen slushie. Here’s what you’ll need for a Frozen Mojito:

Fresh mint
Lime juice
Simple syrup
White rum
Ice

How to make a frozen Mojito

The best part about this frozen Mojito? It requires no advanced planning whatsoever. You can make it on the spot! This is unique because many frozen cocktails need time to freeze over night, like with this Frozen Margarita or Frozen Sangria. But with the Mojito, you can whip one up right away. Here’s what to do:

Add ½ cup white rum, ¼ cup each lime juice and simple syrup, 1 handful mint leaves, and 2 cups ice to a blender.
Blend until smooth! Serve immediately garnished with a lime wedge.

The glasses to use

You can use many different shapes of glasses for serving a Frozen Mojito. Here we served it in a non-standard presentation with a stemmed cocktail glass, just for fun! A Mojito is often served in a low-ball or high-ball glass, so that works as well. Another option is a Hurricane glass, which is often used for tropical drinks.

Tip: frozen Mojitos for a crowd

One of the great things about blender cocktails is that they’re easy to make multiple servings. Just make double the recipe for 4 servings, or quadruple it for 8. Use the 2x button in the recipe below for an easy way to double the ingredients.

Want to pair it with food? Try any of these 60 Summer Recipes or 15 Best Summer Dinner Ideas.

More frozen cocktails

Love frozen cocktails? This frozen mojito is one of our favorites, but there are lots more fun ideas to try. Here are a few of our top frozen alcoholic drinks:

Try a zingy frozen margarita or strawberry margarita.
Kick back with a frozen espresso martini.
Use wine for frozen sangria or frosé (frozen rosé).
Go for the bushwacker drink, a chocolate spin on the piña colada.
Try a tropical Bahama Mama.
Make a classic strawberry daiquiri or lime frozen daiquiri.

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Frequently asked questions

How is a frozen mojito different from a regular mojito?

The main difference is the texture. A regular mojito is a shaken drink with a liquid consistency, while a frozen mojito is blended with ice to create a frozen, slushy texture.

Can I use a sugar substitute?

Yes, you can use a sugar substitute like stevia or agave nectar instead of simple syrup. We don’t recommend honey or maple syrup, since they have a very strong flavor.

How can I adjust the sweetness of my frozen mojito?

You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar (or sugar substitute) to taste.