Ginger Ale Mojito

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This Ginger Ale Mojito is made with Ginger Ale to add a sweet ginger twist on a classic mojito. This is a simple rum cocktail to make in under 5 minutes.

If you like mojitos, there are lots of Mojito Variations you can try that add in unique flavors. This Lychee Mojito, for example, is made with lychee nectar, and this Cherry Mojito is made with a cherry-flavored simple syrup.

While mojitos might be one of the most popular rum based drinks, there are lot of other tasty rum cocktails that are great for summer, such as this Blue Hurricane Cocktail or this Mango Rum Punch.

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• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make A Ginger Ale Mojito
• Expert Tips
• Recipe FAQs
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Refreshing — This is a really refreshing summer cocktail that is simple to make.
• Classic with a twist — The ginger ale does not overpower this mojito at all. It adds a unique subtle twist while still keeping the original essence of a mojito.
• Great mocktail — This ginger ale mojito works really well as a mocktail — just leave out the rum.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Rum: I like to use Bacardi white rum for mojitos, but you can use whatever type of white rum you like.
• Ginger Ale: You’ll need about half a can of ginger ale per mojito. Ginger Ale is not the same as ginger beer, although it could work as a unique substitute.
• Mint: You’ll need a small bunch of fresh mint leaves per cocktail. There are different types of mint plants. Mojito mint will give the most “authentic” mojito flavor, but really any type of mint leaves work. Dried mint does not work as a substitute.
• Sugar: Granulated sugar works best for a mojito. However, you can use simple syrup instead if you prefer.
• Lime Juice: Use freshly squeezed lime juice or a high quality bottled lime juice.

How To Make A Ginger Ale Mojito

Step 1: Add the mint leaves, sugar and lime juice to a highball glass. Muddle the ingredients together until the mint is fragrant.

Step 2: Fill the glass with ice, add in the rum and ginger ale.

Step 3: Use a cocktail spoon to stir the mojito.

Expert Tips

• Don’t over muddle the mint leaves. Press gently on the mint leaves when muddling. Stop muddling when the leaves are fragrant. Over muddling can cause the leaves to tear, releasing a bitter flavor.
• Stir well before serving. Use a long bar spoon to stir and flick up the ingredients at the bottom of the mojito before serving. It really helps create a smooth drink and avoids the sugar from settling at the bottom of the glass.
• Make it a mocktail. This ginger ale mojito works really well as a mocktail — just leave out the rum.

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