Ginger Mojito Cocktail
This ginger mojito cocktail recipe is a playful twist on the classic mojito. Made with grapefruit vodka and ginger simple syrup, it’s deliciously refreshing with that gingery bite.
I had this vodka ginger mojito at our cousin’s house. She made it because she’d enjoyed something similar at a function.
I’m always adventurous when it comes to food and cocktails because not only do I like most things, but I don’t mind trying something and declaring that I don’t like it.
The combination of the flavors of the ingredients was so delicious that I went home and made ginger syrup and my own grapefruit vodka. Homemade is always best!
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Helpful tips
- If you don’t have a muddler, a good alternative is using the back of a wooden spoon.
- If you don’t have time to make your own homemade grapefruit vodka, Absolut has a great version.
- Ginger simple syrup is delicious and lasts a long time in the refrigerator. It takes less than 20 minutes to make and is worth the effort.
How to make a ginger mojito
Pre-step
Get a cocktail shaker, measuring glass, muddler and glassware.
After measuring out the ingredients, pour them into the shaker.
Set aside six fresh mint leaves, and cut two lime wedges for garnish.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – grapefruit vodka, lime, ginger infused simple syrup, fresh mint leaves, and club soda. (A)
Step two
Add 12 mint leaves to the shaker. Measure out 2 ounces of lime juice and 2 ounces of ginger syrup. (B)
Step three
Measure 2 ounces of ginger syrup (C) and pour it into the shaker. Take a muddler and muddle the mint until you can clearly smell it without sticking your nose into the shaker. It takes about a minute or two. (D)
Step four
Fill double old fashioned glasses with ice.
Step five
Measure out 4 ounces of grapefruit vodka. (E)
Step six
Measure out 2 ounces of fresh lime juice. (F)
Step seven
Place the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. (G)
Step eight
Divide, strain, and pour the ginger mojito over the ice and into the two glasses.
You want a good 2 inches from the top of the liquid to the rim of the glass.
Step nine
Top the glasses with club soda, give the mixture a brisk stir, and add leaves of fresh mint as garnish.
Yum.
So refreshing.
I hope you enjoyed this ginger mojito cocktail recipe!
Other cocktails with mint
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Ginger Mojito Cocktail
Ingredients
- 12 mint leaves
- 2 ounces ginger infused simple syrup
- 2 ounce lime juice
- 4 ounces grapefruit vodka
- club soda (fill up the glass after pouring the mojito in)
- 2 wedges lime
- 6 mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place mint, and ginger simple syrup in cocktail shaker.12 mint leaves, 2 ounces ginger infused simple syrup
- Take muddler and muddle everything in the shaker until you can smell the mint.
- Add grapefruit vodka, fresh lime juice, cap shaker and shake 15 seconds.4 ounces grapefruit vodka, 2 ounce lime juice
- Fill the glass with ice and pour, strain, and divide the mojito between the two glasses.
- Pour club soda to the top of the glasses. And take a spoon and stir briskly. Add 3 fresh mint leaves and squeeze each lime wedge to each glass.club soda, 2 wedges lime, 6 mint leaves
- Sip
- Smile
- Enjoy
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- If you don’t have a muddler, a good alternative is using the back of a wooden spoon.
- If you don’t have time to make your own homemade grapefruit vodka, Absolut has a great version.
- Ginger simple syrup is delicious and lasts a long time in the refrigerator. It takes less than 20 minutes to make and is worth it. Just make sure to make it at least an hour before starting the recipe. Or better yet, make the day before.
