It's easy to make a refreshing Pineapple Mojito at home with rum, lime, mint leaves, and homemade fresh pineapple simple syrup. This summery cocktail pairs well with all different cuisines and is a delicious taste of the tropics.
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You may enjoy mojitos when you go out to restaurants, but they are really easy to make at home. This famous cocktail from Cuba has become very popular worldwide in recent years. And you only need a few basic ingredients to make them.
One of my favorite things about this Pineapple Mojito recipe is that it's great for entertaining since not only do most people enjoy them, they go well with a variety of different cuisines.
You can serve them with appetizers like chips, guacamole, and fresh tomato salsa. Or try them at your next barbecue with your favorite vegan grilling recipes. They taste amazing with everything from chickpea and veggie stir fry to green bean curry.
And if you want to learn more about this popular cocktail, check out History of the Mojito: How Ernest Hemingway's Favorite Cuban Drink Became an Artisanal Latin Staple.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- It's easy to make and full of fresh fruity flavors.
- You can prepare the pineapple simple syrup in advance so you can make a mojito in minutes.
- It doesn't require a cocktail shaker or any fancy equipment.
Ingredients
- Fresh pineapple
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lime
- White rum
- Coconut sugar (or substitute cane sugar)
- Ice
- Club soda
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Instructions
First make the pineapple simply syrup by combining chopped pineapple, coconut sugar, and water in a saucepan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
Amy's tip
Make the pineapple simple syrup in advance, let it cool, and refrigerate it until you're ready to make a cocktail. While you can strain out the pineapple, I prefer to leave it in the syrup and add it to my mojito along with additional fresh pineapple chunks.
After you prepare the pineapple simple syrup, making a Pineapple Mojito is quick and easy.
- Place lime wedges, pineapple chunks, and mint leaves in a tall glass. Muddle them to release their flavors. If you don't have a cocktail muddler, the handle of a wooden spoon works great.
- Add the pineapple syrup and rum and stir to combine.
- Add ice cubes and soda water.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and enjoy!
Serving suggestions
A fresh Pineapple Mojito is perfect for entertaining with all types of cuisines. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Taco night: Serve with potato and vegan chorizo tacos and sides of cilantro lime quinoa and spicy roasted cauliflower.
Asian-inspired night: Serve with baked teriyaki tofu, rice, and stir fried sugar snap peas.
Burger night: Serve with chickpea veggie burgers, crispy home fries, and vegan apple crisp for dessert.
Storing
Pineapple simple syrup can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for one week.
Mojitos should be enjoyed as soon as they are made.
Recipe FAQs
If you prefer a mocktail, simply leave out the rum. It will be just as refreshing and delicious.
Coconut sugar comes from the sap of the coconut palm tree. If you prefer, you can use cane sugar instead.
When making simple syrup, the water needs to be hot enough to dissolve the sugar but not hot enough to boil.
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Pineapple Mojito Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 wedges lime
- 2 chunks pineapple
- 4 mint leaves
- 1½ ounces white rum
- 1½ ounces pineapple simple syrup, (recipe follows)
- ice
- club soda, (soda water)
- pineapple wedges, for garnish (optional)
Pineapple simple syrup:
- 1 cup pineapple, chopped by hand or in a blender
- 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar, (or more, to taste, or substitute cane sugar)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
To make the pineapple simple syrup:
- Simmer the 1 cup chopped pineapple, coconut sugar, and water over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Taste and add more coconut sugar to achieve your desired level of sweetness. (You can strain the pineapple out if you prefer, but I like to keep the fruit in the simple syrup.)
- Allow to cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
To make a mojito:
- In a tall glass, add the lime, pineapple chunks, and mint leaves. Using a cocktail muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, muddle a few times to release the flavors.
- Add the pineapple simple syrup and rum and give the cocktail a stir.
- Add ice cubes to fill the glass.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a wedge of pineapple, if desired, and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Jared says
Hi. After making the syrup do you strain out the pineapple chunks?
Amy Katz says
You can if you want, but I leave them in.
Leigh says
I can't wait to try this tonight! Quick question for you though. I'm making the pineapple syrup now....do you use the chunks from the syrup making when you fix the drink, or is it fresh pineapple?
Amy Katz says
Hi Leigh, I used additional fresh chunks to make the drink. Enjoy!