Refreshing, fruity, and not too sweet, mojitos are one of my favorite drinks. If you have a patch of mint in your back yard I highly encourage you to make peach mojitos your summer cocktail of choice. The ingredients scream summer and aren’t quite right at any other time, like all the best seasonal things of life.
Peach Mojitos
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 12 large mint leaves
- 1 medium peach very ripe
- 2 ounces club soda
- 2 ounces white rum
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Instructions
- Prep peach. Peel the peach and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Muddle. Add half the peach slices in a glass, reserving the rest for garnish. Add the mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice. Muddle well until the peach is softened. If the peach is under ripe and too hard, let it sit with the sugar for a few minutes until it softens.
- Top with liquids. Add the ice, rum, club soda and stir well. Add remaining peach slices to the side of the glass and on top of the drink for garnsih. Add a mint spring and lime wedge if you'd like.
- Garnish and serve. Add remaining peach slices to the side of the glass and on top of the drink for garnish. Add a mint spring and lime wedge if you'd like.
Notes
When it comes to the peaches, ripeness is key. A perfectly ripe peach will practically melt into the drink, but a too-firm one will be a struggle. If your peach is slightly underripe, letting it sit with the sugar for a few minutes helps draw out the juices and soften the fruit. But even better would be waiting until tomorrow!
Tips for Success
Pick peaches that yield slightly to pressure and smell fragrant at the stem end
Tear mint leaves just before using – pre-torn leaves will brown and lose flavor
Use a sturdy glass when muddling to avoid breakage
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Ingredients and Equipment
Sugar: Granulated sugar is all you need here.
Lime juice: Fresh lime juice will give you the best flavor, but bottled isn’t the end of the world.
Mint leaves: If you don’t grow your own mint, you can typically find these in the produce section, in overpriced little plastic containers. (Please grow your own!)
Peaches: I also like to peel my peaches for easy muddling.
Club soda: You don’t need any fancy brands here. If you can find a 6-pack of cans, that is super handy to avoid wasting a whole bottle.
Make It Your Own
Switch up the fruit with nectarines, plums, or even ripe apricots. Not a rum fan? Try vodka for a lighter touch or bourbon for something more complex. For a mocktail version, replace the rum with extra club soda and a splash of peach nectar.
This drink is truly summer in a glass. I hope you enjoy the recipe, and the season.
By Katie Shaw
Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.