Looking for a cocktail that’s as gorgeous as it is refreshing? This Blood Orange Mojito is a vibrant twist on the classic, bursting with fresh mint, zesty citrus, and just the right amount of sparkle.
I am not a big cocktail drinker, but every now and then I don’t mind a fruity cocktail. I have a few favorite drinks on my list, and one of them is the mojito.
Vodka is to harsh for me to drink, but I do like the flavor of rum. A classic mojito is made with mint, lime and sugar muddled (crushed) in a shaker with rum added to it. On a hot day, a mojito really does hit the spot.
In fact, I like the mojito combination so much I have come up with a variety of this cocktail using other fruits: Sake Mojito, Blueberry Mojito or a Red Currant Mojito.
This blood orange mojito uses crimson sweet blood oranges, giving it this gorgeous color. A bright red glass of sunshine on a winter day.
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Recipe highlights
- Simple: Mojitos are incredibly easy to make — perfect whether you’re mixing one drink or a whole pitcher for a crowd.
- Versatile: Swap out the blood orange for any fresh fruit or berry you love. Mojitos are built for seasonal twists!
- Refreshing: Light, bright, and bubbly, mojitos are the ultimate refreshing cocktail. Make yours as strong or as light as you like by adjusting the club soda.
- Seasonal: Blood oranges add a pop of color and bold citrus flavor — perfect for winter and early spring when they’re at their sweetest.
- Gorgeous: Let’s be real, blood orange mojitos are a total showstopper with that vibrant, ruby-red hue. They’re as pretty as they are delicious!
Ingredients you need
- Blood oranges: Blood oranges have a milder flavor than regular oranges. You can also make this drink with regular oranges, too.
- Lime: Lime is used in the classic mojito and I love the tang of lime in this drink.
- Sprigs of mint: Fresh mint is a must when making mojito.
- Sugar: You can add as much or as little granulated sugar as you want in this drink. It just depends on how sweet you like it.
- White rum: White rum is traditionally used in mojitos, but you could use spiced rum if you prefer it.
- Club soda: I am a light weight when it comes to alcohol, so I like to add some club soda to the mix. You can omit it if you prefer.
Step-by-step directions
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- Muddle the fruit. In a cocktail shaker muddle together blood oranges, lime, mint and sugar.
- Add rum. Add rum and shake well.
- Serve. Divide fruit mixture evenly into two glasses filled with ice. Top glasses with club soda (2 oz each glass) and serve immediately.
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Recipe tips and FAQs
A mojito is made by muddling together fruit, sugar and mint in a cocktail shaker. To muddle means to crush together. This can be done with a muddling tool or the end of a rolling pin or wooden spoon.
The idea is to crush the mint with the abrasive grains of sugar to release its oils and flavor into the fruit. Once muddled, rum is added, the cocktail is shaken together and poured over ice. Salut!
Typically white rum is used in making mojitos. Depending on the flavor profile you are looking for you, can also use a combination of rums like spiced rum or Malibu rum.
The classic Cuban mojito is made with white rum, fresh mint, lime and sugar. But you can use any types of fruits to customize your favorite flavor of mojito.
Blood Orange Mojito
Ingredients
- 2 blood oranges quartered
- 1 lime quartered
- 3 sprigs of mint
- 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 5 oz white rum
- 4 oz club soda
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker muddle together blood oranges, lime, mint and sugar.
- Add rum and shake well.
- Divide fruit mixture evenly into two glasses filled with ice.
- Top glasses with club soda (2 oz each glass) and serve immediately.
Notes
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Written by Laura Bashar
Hi, I’m Laura, a certified professional cook and cookbook author living in San Diego. I have been sharing my family’s favorite recipes inspired from all over the world since 2008. Let’s cook up something fun!
WOW! This is almost too pretty to drink, although I’ll bet it tastes as good as it looks! Lovely!
I think drinks taste better when they are pretty to look at! xxoxx
Gorgeous! Enjoy the fabulous heat wave we’re having 🙂
Aren’t these weather swings crazy? Enjoying a break from the fuzzy boots to slip on the flip flops!