Pineapple Mojito Recipe
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.
Servings: 1
Calories: 381kcal
Ingredients
Pineapple simple syrup:
- 1 cup pineapple chopped by hand or in a blender
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar (or more, to taste, or substitute cane sugar)
For each mojito:
- 2 wedges lime
- 2 chunks pineapple
- 4 mint leaves
- 1½ ounces pineapple simple syrup (recipe follows)
- 1½ ounces white rum
- ice
- club soda (soda water)
- pineapple wedges for garnish (optional)
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.)1 cup pineapple, 1 cup water, 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar
- 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.2 wedges lime, 2 chunks pineapple, 4 mint leaves
- Add the pineapple simple syrup and rum and give the cocktail a stir.1½ ounces pineapple simple syrup, 1½ ounces white rum
- Add ice cubes to fill the glass.ice
- Top with club soda.club soda
- Garnish with a wedge of pineapple, if desired, and enjoy.pineapple wedges
Notes
Pineapple simple syrup can be prepared in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container for one week.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 160mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg
