Refreshing Mojito Pitcher Recipe Easy Homemade Summer Drink for Parties
A bright, zesty, and refreshing mojito pitcher perfect for summer gatherings, easy to make and a crowd-pleaser for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 20–25 fresh mint leaves (preferably spearmint)
- 6 medium fresh limes (juice and wedges for garnish)
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) white rum
- 3 cups (720 ml) sparkling water or club soda, chilled
- Ice cubes (about 3 cups / 700 grams)
- Lime wedges and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse 20-25 fresh mint leaves and gently pat dry. Roll 6 limes firmly on the counter, cut in half, and juice to yield about ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lime juice. Save a few wedges for garnish.
- In the bottom of a pitcher, add the mint leaves and ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar. Gently muddle with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to release mint oils without shredding leaves.
- Pour the fresh lime juice over the muddled mint and sugar mixture, then add 1 ½ cups (360 ml) white rum. Stir well until sugar dissolves.
- Fill the pitcher with about 3 cups (700 grams) of ice cubes to chill the mixture. Top off with 3 cups (720 ml) chilled sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with lime wedges and mint sprigs. Serve immediately over ice in tall glasses or refrigerate up to one hour before serving.
Notes
Gently muddle mint to release oils without shredding leaves to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Add sparkling water and ice just before serving to keep fizz fresh. For a non-alcoholic version, omit rum and add extra sparkling water or lime soda. Adjust sugar to taste if mojito is too tart or sweet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 ounces / 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0.5
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