Raspberry Mojito

This raspberry mojito is a must-try! Bright and refreshing, this fruity spin on the classic features fresh berries and mint.

The Mojito is minty, bubbly, and refreshing: and pretty darn perfect. In fact, it’s one of my favorite classic cocktails, which is saying something since I’ve tried over 300 cocktails to date. So why not try a fruity spin for as a variation? Introducing…the Raspberry Mojito!

Sweet berries pair beautifully with fresh mint and are topped off with bubbly soda water. The result? A cocktail that’s sweet, tart, minty, and delicately fizzy. Can you improve on perfection? This just might be it.

More fruity variations? Try the Strawberry Mojito or Peach Mojito!

What’s in a raspberry mojito?

This raspberry mojito is a spin on the Classic Mojito, a cocktail from Havana, Cuba. The origins of this drink are cloudy — some say the earliest version was invented in the 1500s, others claim the 1800s with the birth of the Bacardi rum company.

Whatever the case, it became iconic in the 1930s when Ernest Hemingway helped popularize it, and it’s still popular today.

The Mojito is on the International Bartender Association’s (IBA) official cocktails list, meaning it has an official definition. You’ll simply muddle fresh berries into the drink along with the mint for the raspberry spin. Here are the ingredients in a raspberry mojito:

• Mint
• Raspberries
• Lime juice
• Simple syrup
• White rum
• Soda water

How to muddle

The primary skill you’ll need for a raspberry mojito is muddling. Muddling is a process where you gently mash herbs or fruits to release their juices, which helps their flavors to incorporate into the drink. Muddling herbs is a little different from muddling fruit. Here’s what to note:

• Use a cocktail muddler. It’s the right tool for the job! Here’s a cocktail muddler if you need one. Or, just use an unfinished wooden spoon!
• Do it in the cocktail shaker. First, place the mint leaves at the bottom of a cocktail shaker. If you don’t have one, you can use a large metal cup or bowl.
• Gently mash the mint! The key to muddling herbs is to be gentle and use a light touch. Don’t mash with a lot of force!
• Add the berries and muddle again. Then add the raspberries and muddle until they’re broken down. You can use a little more force with the berries than with herbs.

Once you’re done muddling, the drink is easy! Simply shake it in a cocktail shaker, strain into a glass, and top with soda water. Done and done!

Soda water vs club soda

Speaking of soda water…how is it different from club soda? Some mojito recipes call for club soda, but the classic ingredient is soda water or seltzer. So, what is it, and what are the differences between club soda and seltzer?

• Soda water, aka seltzer, is carbonated water with no additives — straight up bubbles!
• Club soda is carbonated water infused with added minerals, which give it a salty flavor. It works here if you prefer it!
• Tonic water is carbonated water with added quinine and sugar — it’s not used in a mojito because of the distinct flavor. But you can use it for a Gin and Tonic, Vodka Tonic, or Whiskey Tonic.

How to garnish this cocktail

Cocktails are all about the garnish, and this one is no exception! Drinking a raspberry mojito is fun, but it’s even more fun to drink one with loads of garnishes. Here’s what we used:

• Clear ice: It’s both a garnish and a drink cooler, and so impressive. Make crystal clear ice and cut it into large blocks: it looks like a cocktail from a fancy bar (and tastes that much better). Check out How to Make Clear Ice.
• Fresh raspberries: Make sure to have a few on hand for a garnish! We used a cocktail pick to help them stay together.
• Fresh mint: Add a few sprigs of fresh mint. It’s easy to grow in the summer.

And that’s it! Let me know what you think of this raspberry mojito in the comments below.

More raspberry cocktails

Love adding raspberries to drinks? They add the most beautiful, sweet, tart, berry flavor. Here are some favorite raspberry cocktails to try:

• Try a sweet, tart Raspberry Margarita
• Opt for a fresh and tasty Raspberry Lime Rickey
• Mix up a bright red Raspberry Martini
• Go for the lovely, light pink classic, the Floradora

When to serve this drink

The raspberry mojito is tangy and refreshing, making it ideal for summer or parties! Try it as a:

• Summer drink
• Brunch drink
• Afternoon drink
• Dinner party drink
• Before dinner drink (aperitif)

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