Since I had all of the ingredients out for mojitos to make the mojito grilled fish tacos with strawberry salsa it was just the right time to make some mojitos to enjoy with them. A mojito is a Cuban drink consisting of rum, mint, sugar, lime juice and club soda. The lime juice gives it a tartness that the sugar or syrup balances out and the mint makes it super refreshing and when the glass is filled with ice it is a great drink for hot summer days. I certainly enjoyed my mojito last weekend with the tacos but it is also the perfect drink to be relaxing with this long weekend!
You know me; I like to play with things and I could not help but try using some of the rhubarb syrup in place of the simple syrup. It was a simple substitution and it turned out really well! The rhubarb flavour was the perfect pair to the tart lime and refreshing mint. With the door open, the possibilities are near limitless! How about a strawberry mojito with some crushed strawberries and strawberry syrup or a blueberry mojito…
Mojito
A sweet, tart and minty lime drink that is always refreshing!
ingredients
- 4 mint leaves
- ice
- 1 ounce lime juice, about 1 lime
- 1 ounce white rum
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup *
- club soda
directions
- Place the mint leaves in the glass and muddle them to release their oils.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour in the lime juice, rum and syrup and fill the glass with club soda.
Rhubarb Mojito
A pink take on the classic mojito using sweet and tart rhubarb syrup with mint, lime and rum.
ingredients
- 4 mint leaves
- ice
- 1 ounce lime juice, about 1 lime
- 1 ounce white rum
- 1/2 ounce rhubarb syrup
- club soda
directions
- Place the mint leaves in the glass and muddle them to release their oils.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour in the lime juice, rum and syrup and fill the glass with club soda.
I had mint at home and bought some rum today just so I could make mojitos…so refreshing!
Mmmmmmm, so refreshing and tasty 🙂 My favorite 🙂
I had mojitos last night, but your rhubarb syrup elevates the drink to a whole new level. I can't wait to try this!
A rhubarb mojito, now that's intriguing!
Perfect drink for the weekend.
I love love love mojitos! I'm excited to try making them on my own!
Looks wonderful. I absolutely love your photography. Everyone is so beautiful and mojios, OMG how very refreshing. Need some of those today and the rhubarb syrup is truly inspired. Thank you so very much.
oh my this looks refreshing! I'll be over in 10 minutes! 🙂 I have a bunch of homegrown mint dying to be made into a mojito! happy weekend, anne
My favourite cocktail. I often make a mint-infused simple syrup for these. Yummy.
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The rhubarb mojito looks so gorgeous. Makes you thirsty!
Nice photos Kevin!! Gorgeous. Love a mojito!!
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I absolutely love a good mojito! So tasty.
Love mojito's. The rhubarb mojito idea sounds interesting.
I love mojitos. I had almost all types of mojitos but never rhubard. Can't wait to try this. Its perfect for a summer day!
Nothing like a great mojito!! I grew some chocolate mint this year and am going to give it a try in the mojitos!!
Fabulous fresh summer evening drinks -lovely
Mary
Hi, I've admired your blog for a long time but this is the first time I'm leaving a comment. All of your recipes are scrumptious and your photography is great. Loving your Mojitos recipe. Can't wait to give it a try.
Wow beautiful pictures of both mojitos! I'd LOVE to try Rhubarb Mojitos… looks beautiful and I am sure it tastes fabulous!!!
Fantastic, thanks for sharing!
Mojitos are my drink of choice! Love the idea of the rhubarb mojito… Sounds amazing!
I need to get some limes after seeing your photos of mojitos – the rhubarb mojito is completely unexpected but looks beautiful and I'll bet tastes delicious.
I'm a diehard mojito fan, but I must say your rhubarb version immediately caught my eye – love the colour and I bet it tastes amazing.
What a *GREAT* blog! Just "found" you tonight (when searching for unusual mojito recipes)… and I am so glad I did! I'll be trying this rhubarb mojito VERY SOON!
I love that you make drinks on your blog too. And what a creative idea this one is. I bet it's delicious.
wow your rhubarb mojito recipe is great, a very original variant of the classic mojito 🙂