Learn how to make the best Pitcher Mojitos in 5 minutes! Refreshing, delicious and super-simple to prepare, this easy batch cocktail recipe is perfect for all your spring and summer get-togethers. Plus, you can easily transform this mojito into a non-alcoholic mocktail!Recipe can be scaled up or down by using the slider if you hover your mouse over the number of Servings.
OptionalGarnishes:Mint Sprigs and Lime SlicesCucumber Coins, Fresh Raspberries, Strawberries or Blueberries
Instructions
Make simple syrup: To a small saucepan, add the water, sugar, and mint leaves. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a rapid simmer while stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sugar completely dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove the simple syrup from the heat and let it steep for 5-10 minutes.
Strain syrup into pitcher: Hold a fine mesh strainer over a large pitcher and strain the mint syrup into the pitcher, discarding mint leaves. (Optional but recommended: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to fully chill, about 30 minutes.)
Start the mojito pitcher: To the pitcher with the simple syrup, add the rum and lime juice. Stir to combine.(Making your pitcher in advance? Cover the top of your mojito pitcher with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
Just before serving, add finishing touches: Add mint springs and slices or wedges of lime, along with the slices of cucumber and/or fresh berries if using. Gently pour in the club soda right before serving.
Serve: Fill cocktail glasses with ice, a few mint leaves and a lime wedge of two. Pour the mojitos from the pitcher over ice in glasses. Enjoy!
Notes
Rum substitution: You can swap out the white rum for your favorite vodka if you prefer a vodka mojito.
Lime Juice: Make sure you use fresh lime juice for the best mojito cocktail; the stuff in a bottle is convenient, but it’s also lackluster in flavor.
Ice: I recommend adding ice to the cocktail glasses versus the pitcher, this way you don’t water down the large batch cocktail.
Mocktail: To make non-alcoholic mojito mocktails, simply omit the rum and add more club soda to taste.
Lime Sugar Rim: If you want to get fancy with serving your mojitos I recommend rimming your cocktail glasses with a lime zest and sugar rim. See below for recipe!
Servings: recipe yields 6-8 cocktails.
Lime Zest Sugar Rim:1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar1 TBS Lime Zest, gently packed (about 1 large lime)Lime WedgesDirections:
In a shallow bowl or small plate, combine the sugar and lime zest. (Use a bowl or plate big enough to hold your cocktail glass!)
Use a lime wedge to wet the rim of a cocktail glass. Invert the glass and push the rim into the mixture of sugar and lime zest, rotating the glass in your hand to coat the entire rim in the sugar zest.
Add ice, pour mojitos and enjoy!
Nutritional information is an approximation based upon 8 servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.