You’ll always have a cool way to beat the heat with a Frozen Mojito in hand.
Everybody loves a cold, strong and minty Mojito. At least, in my experience, everybody I’ve met does. I had heard of the drink a number of times over the years, but it wasn’t until one fateful night in the middle of a muggy and humid NYC summer that I finally had one. And I had just seen the Michael Mann movie version of the classic show, Miami Vice. In the film, Colin Farrell’s Crockett reveals that he’s a “fiend for Mojitos”, and that was all the inspiration I needed to order one on a hot city night.
Tonight’s version of the classic rum-based cocktail is an extra cold one. The Frozen Mojito is just that, frozen, and keeps everything you love from the original. Ever had a slushie or an Icee from 7-Eleven growing up? This is something similar, and for grown-ups only, obviously. Just make sure your blender is cleaned and ready to work, as once you’ve whipped up a few of these for you and your friends, the requests for another round will keep coming.
One of the best parts about sipping on this or any similar cocktail is that it can instantly transport you to a far-off and distant shore with each sip. Stuck in the city, or on the couch in your all-too familiar neighborhood? One taste of the Frozen Mojito, and you can imagine yourself dancing through the streets of Havana, not a care in the world.
Hold on to that fantasy, and who knows… it might just come true.
What Is The Best Rum To Use In A Frozen Mojito?
There’s a plethora of rums on the market, and even when you decide on what style you’ll use, you still have to pick a brand. There are a lot too, all at varying price points and qualities. So let’s try and narrow down what you’ll need for a Frozen Mojito. White—or silver—rum tends to be the best mixer in most cocktails that require the tropical spirit, as its clear color and unaged flavor helps with achieving a balanced tipple, both in taste and potency. Some of the white rums I have at my home bar include Bacardi Silver, Kōloa Kauaʻi and Wray & Nephew, with the latter being an overproof alcohol.
Ingredients
- 8 fresh organic mint leaves plus a sprig for garnish
- 2 ounces white rum
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 cup crushed ice
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the fresh mint leaves, white rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend until the mint is finely chopped and the mixture looks smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Add the crushed ice to the blender. Pulse until you achieve a frosty, slushie-like consistency. It should look like a snow cone in a glass.
- Pour the frojito (yes, that's what you can call it) into a chilled glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Serve with a straw.
Nutrition
What glassware and garnish are used?
Chill a highball glass to keep your cocktail extra cold once it’s poured in. Garnish with a lime wedge, a fresh sprig of mint and a straw.
What is the best lime juice to mix with?
If I don’t have enough fresh limes handy to squeeze some juice for my drinks, I keep a bottle of 100% organic lime juice in my fridge, which you can find at most grocers.
Delicious Mojito Variations Worth Trying
It’s going to be a hot and sunny weekend. The pool is clean and chlorinated, the beach umbrellas are set up and ready, and all that’s needed now is some good company and a couple of cocktails. Why not make Mojitos? Here at Twist & Toast, there are plenty of recipes to choose from for that classic tipple, too.
- Coconut Mojito – Here’s a great sipper that’s both creamy and refreshing.
- Skinny Mojito – Keep that slim figure with this trim treat.
- Orange Mojito – A citrusy and sweet cocktail that might just become your new favorite.
- Strawberry Mojito – Looking for a fruity, minty libation? Search no more with this tasty recipe.
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