Raspberry Mojitos

These Raspberry Mojitos are the most refreshing cocktail for summer entertaining. They are minty, sweet, loaded with raspberry, and will easily become your go-to summer party cocktail

finished drink in front of window in summer.

I love a good refreshing mojito to enjoy in the warm summer sun with my sunglasses on. If you’re anything like me, you will also enjoy this Strawberry Mojito and this Summer Blackberry Mojito

❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe

Beat the summer heat. When the summer temperatures begin to rise, there has got to be something cool and refreshing close by, and this mojito is just that! It starts with fresh raspberries and mint leaves, mulled to release a beautiful combination of flavors. Then mixed with lime, sugar, club soda, and rum and then stirred to perfection.

Relaxing drink. This mojito will live up to everything I’m telling you. Just sit on the patio on the steamy summer day and ease into relaxation mode with this wonderfully fresh and cool cocktail.

This is an overview of the ingredients. You’ll find the full measurements and instructions in the printable recipe at the bottom of the page.

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You’ll need the following for this yummy drink:

  • sugar-granulated sugar is all you need here
  • fresh lime juice-fresh lime juice will give you the best flavor
  • large mint leaves-if you don’t grow your own mint, you can typically find these in the produce section
  • raspberries-fresh berries will give you the best flavor
  • club soda-keep it simple. 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.
  • white rum-pick your favorite
  • mason jar

🍴Instructions

Step One: muddle

close up view of glass with raspberries, sugar, and mint leaves being muddled before and after

First, you’ll want to muddle the raspberries, mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice right in the glass you’ll be using.

Step Two: add soda and rum

Then pour in the club soda and rum, add your ice, stir well, and serve!

🥫 Storage instructions

To store raspberry mojitos, place them in a pitcher or container and place them in the fridge. They will stay good for up to 3 days.

🔍 FAQs

I can’t find fresh mint, what should I do?

If you love mojitos, plant a pot of mint outside your back door.  It grows like a weed just about anywhere and comes back every year.

Can I use frozen raspberries?

Fresh or frozen raspberries are fine, but allow frozen ones to soften at room temperature for a few minutes to make them easier to muddle.

What alcohol is best for mojitos?

Rum is what you will typically see in a mojito. Some great options are Bacardi, Appleton, Havana Club, and Crazan. But honestly, just pick your favorite and you’ll be good to go.

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert tips

  • Raspberries do have small seeds and if that is something you don’t prefer then you can easily press the raspberries through a fine-mesh strainer.
  • Use a citrus juicer to juice your lime. This will save your fingers!
  • When muddling, be sure to thoroughly crush the mint leaves to release their flavor.
  • Use a dry rum instead of a flavored rum. Use the flavor from the fruit and mint. You’ll be grateful

📘 Related Recipes

🍽 Serve it with

For a casual summer get-together, try these recipes too:

Serve this up for yourself or make a whole batch for a crowd. Trust me, they’ll love you! While you’re at it, be sure to check out some of my other favorite cocktail recipes below!

overhead view of drink in mason jar.

📖 Here’s the recipe

drinkk on wooden board next to fresh berries.

Raspberry Mojito Recipe

Raspberries are the perfect complement to lime, sugar, and rum in this refreshing sweet-tart summertime cocktail.
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 1 drink

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 12 large mint leaves
  • cup raspberries
  • cup club soda
  • ¼ cup white rum

Instructions 

  • Muddle the raspberries, mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice right in the glass you'll be using. Be sure to throughly crush the mint leaves to release their flavor.
  • Add the club soda and rum. Add ice, stir well, and serve, garnishing with a lime wedge, whole raspberry, and extra mint leaves.

Notes

Fresh or frozen raspberries are fine, but allow frozen ones to soften at room temperature for a few minutes to make them easier to muddle.
If you love mojitos, plant a pot of mint outside your back door.  It grows like a weed just about anywhere and comes back every year. 
 
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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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.

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