A Refreshing Mojito with Gin

Mojito with a bottle of gin in the background.

5 from 1 vote

This speedy Mojito with Gin switches out the white rum for a herbal, botanical take on the classic mojito recipe - and it can be mixed either as a single drink or in a pitcher for parties!

Prep Time4

Total Time4

Course: cocktails

Cuisine: American

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Sharon Garofalow

Ingredients

12 mint leaves plus extra for garnish
0.5 oz lime juice
3 lime pieces see notes
1 tsp sugar
2 oz gin
2-4 oz soda water chilled
ice

Instructions

Muddle the mint leaves, lime juice, lime pieces and sugar together in the bottom of a tall glass.
Fill glass almost to the top with ice.
Add gin and top with soda water.
Stir gently with a long spoon.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Notes

A lime piece is a lime wedge cut in half.

This is a gin-forward cocktail where you'll be able to taste the botanicals, so use a gin that you love the flavor of.
If you like the taste of gin but you find it a little overpowering at times, you can always scale it back in this drink to 1 - 1.5 ounces per drink so you still get the flavor of gin but without it being so strong.
If you're worried about the sugar in this recipe, try making one without the sugar and add in a little, as needed, to find your perfect balance.
Don't go light on the ice! These are best with a little dilution and when they are very cold!

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