Coke Mojito (Cola Mojito)
This Coke Mojito is made with just 5 ingredients (including your favorite cola) for an easy rum cocktail can be ready in just minutes! It is so refreshing. I like to call it a “Coke-jito!” You’ll just call it AMAZING.
Botran Rum sent me samples to taste and I used one in this post.
Why I Love This Recipe
I love a good mojito. And I love Coke. I don’t drink it very often, but it is my soda of choice.
So while in Mexico, I was trying to find a drink that would be super yummy that no one could screw up (seriously, we were at an all-inclusive resort that I thought would excel at skinny margaritas and they just butchered them).
Mojitos can be made in different ways by different bartenders but are typically made with club soda and sugar or simple syrup.
I figured you could remove that and make it with Coke instead. And I was right. Coke is a great cocktail mixer.
So basically I invented the Coke Mojito. Which I realize is basically rum and coke… or a jazzed-up Cuba Libre.
And then I found out that other people have posted about Coke-jitos. Long story short, I think I’m a genius but turns out I’m just average.
But I still like this drink and I think you will too. And you will probably like a Tequila and Coke and maybe even a Coke and Rosé (seriously, try it).
Also, check out my Patron Mojito and my Passionfruit Mojito recipes.
Ingredients
- Lime
- Mint
- Rum
- Agave syrup
- Coca-Cola
Directions
In a tall cocktail glass, squeeze two fresh lime wedges then drop the rinds in. Add fresh mint and muddle it all together for a few seconds.
And take a deep breath because this is quite possibly the best smell ever! Unless you add in some newborn baby. But I do not suggest muddling your infant.
Fill the glass with ice. Then top with rum.
I chose to do a dark rum, although a traditional mojito is a light rum. Dark rum adds a nice sweetness and a little extra flavor. With the dark rum, I’ve seen it called a Dark Mojito or Black Mojito in case you like to name things.
Add the cola.
Use a spoon to give it a gentle stir.
Then drink and enjoy!
This Coke Mojito is that easy. And so yummy. I like to think of this as my winter mojito. Or a way dirtier version of the Dirty Diet Coke craze that was happening over the summer because of the addition of alcohol.
Boom.
Tips
- I used an aged rum to make this mojito with Coke but typically you use a white rum. You can make the drink your own by changing things up and even trying spiced rum or some other flavored rum.
- You may have heard about Mexican Coke. Grab that if you can find it. It really does taste better.
- I guess you could also try it with Pepsi. But ew. I don’t eff with Pepsi.
- You can leave out the rum and turn this into a delicious mocktail. Lime and mint with Coke is delish!
- You can substitute the agave with simple syrup if you prefer in this Cola Mojito.
A few more easy recipes you might enjoy!
- Christmas Moscow Mule for the Holidays
- Spiced Pear Rum Cocktail
- Ginger Beer Lemonade Cocktail (Lemonade Moscow Mule)
- Vanilla Moscow Mule (with Vanilla Simple Syrup)
- Rum Daiquiri with Spiced Rum
- Frozen Coconut Cocktail
- Classic Mojito
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Coke Mojito
Ingredients
- 2 oz rum light or dark – to your liking
- 1 lime (cut in quarters)
- 8 mint leaves
- 3 oz. Coke
- 1 tsp Agave Syrup optional
Instructions
- Squeeze lime juice into a tall cocktail glass then drop in the rinds.
- Add the fresh mint then muddle.
- Add ice.
- Add the rum then top with Coke.
- Give it a light stir.
- If you need it a little sweeter, add agave syrup to taste.
Notes
- I used an aged rum but typically you use a white rum. You can make the drink your own by changing things up and even trying spiced rum or some other flavored rum.
- You may have heard about Mexican Coke. Grab that if you can find it. It really does taste better.
- I guess you could also try it with Pepsi. But ew. I don’t eff with Pepsi.
- You can leave out the rum and turn this into a delicious mocktail. Lime and mint with Coke is delish!
Loved it
I ran out of soda water last night for a mojito but had coke in so gave this a try and I’m really glad I did, it was soo nice….actually, I’m going to make another one now. Thanks :)
So glad you liked it! I love how versatile Coke can be in a cocktail! And mint makes everything better!
Your sense of humor really just cracked me up. Thanks! I am going to try this today. I don’t drink soda anymore, but once in a blue moon I really crave a coke. And, I’ve been wanting a mojito. Perfect! I am going to use the Bang Miami Cola and see how it turns out!
I’m glad I could give you a laugh! Same with me, I hardly drink soda but if I do, it’s Coke! I hope you enjoyed the flavor!