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Go tropical with this easy pineapple mojito recipe! This golden twist on the classic Cuban cocktail is bubbly, minty, and tangy-sweet.
Here’s a delicious pineapple juice cocktail that’s a must-try: the Pineapple Mojito! Now, a classic Mojito is one of my top favorite cocktails of all time: bubbly, minty, and artfully simple.
I’m typically a purist, but adding tropical pineapple to the mix makes it event better! The sweet tart of the fruit balances the tangy lime and sweet cooling mint perfectly. Every time I try a new mojito flavor, I fall more in love with this classic cocktail.
Ingredients You’ll Need
The pineapple mojito is a fruity spin on the Classic Mojito, a classic cocktail invented in Havana, Cuba. The origins of the drink stem back hundreds of years, but it took off in America in the 1930’s. The pineapple spin simply adds pineapple juice to the classic ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need for this cocktail:
- Fresh mint leaves: The fresh herb is what makes a Mojito a Mojito.
- White rum: A light, clean white rum lets the pineapple and mint stay at the forefront without competing flavors (like the vanilla and oak in an aged rum).
- Pineapple juice: Canned juice is perfectly good here and keeps things easy (of course, fresh juice is even better if you have it).
- Lime juice: Use fresh lime juice, never bottled.
- Simple syrup: You can use maple syrup in a pinch, or make your own simple syrup in two minutes.
- Soda water: A splash of club soda tops it off with a bit of fizz.
Tips for the Best Pineapple Mojito
All you need to know about making a pineapple mojito? How to muddle mint! Muddling is gently mashing herbs or fruits to release their juices. This is how you infuse mint flavor into the drink, instead of simply using it as a garnish. Here’s what to know about making this pineapple mojito:
- Use a cocktail muddler. It’s the right tool for the job! Here’s the cocktail muddler we use. Don’t have one? Use an unfinished wooden spoon.
- Muddle the mint first. Gently mash the herb to get out all the oils. You can do this right in the cocktail shaker. (Smell it while you muddle: isn’t it amazing?)
- Add the remaining ingredients, ice and shake! Then strain out the drink. Don’t have a cocktail shaker? You can use a glass jar with a cover (poke holes in the lid to strain it out).
Party Tip: Make a Mojito Pitcher
Instead of making a single drink, you can also make a pineapple mojito pitcher! This is perfect for parties so you don’t have to shake up each one to order. Make this Mojito Pitcher recipe but add pineapple juice. The pitcher uses mint syrup to infuse the mint flavor, instead of muddling. Here’s what to do:
- Make this Mojito Pitcher, adding 1 cup pineapple juice to the pitcher with the mint syrup. (Make sure the pitcher is large enough!)
- Add additional pineapple wedges and mint to the pitcher as a garnish. Voila!
When to Serve a Pineapple Mojito
This is a perfect summer cocktail for backyard cookouts, poolside afternoons, and really anytime it feels fun to have something tropical. The pitcher version has become my default for entertaining a crowd! Because it’s bright and citrusy, a pineapple mojito pairs well with:
- Something from the grill: Try it with my Grilled Shrimp Tacos, Grilled Fish Tacos, Grilled Chicken Thighs, or a platter of Easy Coconut Shrimp.
- Chips and something to dip: Set out Pineapple Salsa, Simple Guacamole, or a bowl of Corn Salsa with some chips for snacking.
- Party spreads: It’s great with my 25 Fun Summer Appetizers or a table of 40 Fun Party Food Ideas.
Make It A Mocktail
Want to turn this into a summer mocktail? Leave out the rum and add an extra splash of soda water for a virgin pineapple mojito.
You can also make my virgin mojito mocktail which uses orgeat syrup to add a flavor nuance, and add pineapple juice!
Frequently Asked Questions
The balance between tart lime, sweet pineapple, and cooling mint, with white rum tying it together. Muddling the mint (rather than just garnishing) and adjusting the simple syrup to your juice’s sweetness is also important.
Bright, bubbly, and tropical. There’s the citrusy lime and the herbal coolness of a classic mojito, with pineapple adding a tropical sweetness that makes it taste like a beach drink.
Always spearmint! Peppermint tastes like a candy cane. If you grow your own, spearmint is the classic “mojito mint.”
Yes! Skip the rum and follow my Virgin Mojito Mocktail method, adding pineapple juice.
Pineapple Mojito
Go tropical with this pineapple mojito recipe! This golden spin on the classic cocktail is minty, bubbly and tangy sweet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 6 mint leaves, plus additional for garnish
- 2 ounces* white rum
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup or maple syrup
- 2 to 4 ounces soda water
- For serving: Ice (try clear ice), pineapple wedges
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves. Add the rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup and fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until cold.
- Place ice into a glass, and strain in the liquid. Top off the glass with soda water. Garnish with additional mint leaves and pineapple wedges.
- Pitcher variation (8 servings): Add 1 cup pineapple juice to this Mojito Pitcher recipe, and garnish with pineapple wedges and mint.
Notes
*To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons
More Mojito Variations To Try
This tropical drink concept is ripe for using different types of ripe fruit and fruit juices. Here are my favorite mojito variations:
Love this recipe for Pineapple Mojito! The combination of fresh pineapple and mint is so refreshing. Can’t wait to try it out this summer 🍹🌴
No questions – we are going to have a wonderful summer with all your cocktail suggestions. Wondering which one to have first??? Thank you.
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