The BEST raspberry mojito cocktail recipe is made with fresh berries, mint leaves, Bacardi rum, and raspberry vodka. Perfect for Happy Hours, Sunday Brunch, or any occasion. I also have some non-alcoholic options.
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As a fan of rum cocktails, I also like to sip on a refreshing mojito from time to time. This is a very simple Raspberry mojito recipe made with just a few ingredients. I wanted to keep it easy to make because mojitos should make life easy, right?
I don't know anyone who isn't a fan of fruity alcoholic drinks and that's because fruits make alcohol taste that much better. Plus, they are so colorful!
❤️ Why You'll Love Our Recipe
- easy to make
- refreshing beverage anytime of year
- fantastic mocktail version available
What is a Mojito?
Mojito is a classic Cuban drink made with rum. To complement the taste of rum, fresh mint, and a little sweetness is added to it.
The popularity of the traditional mojito has given way to creative mojito recipes. Raspberry Mojito, Mango Mojito, Strawberry Mojito, Cucumber Mojito, and Coconut Mojito are some of my favorite types of mojitos.
Ingredients
The classic Cuban mojito is usually made with just 5 ingredients but our version includes fresh raspberries as well:
- White rum
- Raspberry vodka
- Fresh raspberries
- Fresh mint leaves
- Sugar - for the simple syrup
- Fresh limes (to juice and for garnish)
- Lemon lime soda - you could also use soda water if you prefer
How to make a Raspberry Mojito
- Add raspberries, lime juice, and mint to a glass and muddle.
- Next, add ice cubes, simple syrup, vodka, and rum. Shake to combine.
- Top the glass with lemon soda and garnish with fresh berries, lime wedges, and mint if desired
Note: if you prefer, you can strain the mixture and then pour the clear liquid in to a cocktail glass.
Ang's Tips for Making Raspberry Mojito
- I always use fresh raspberries and fresh mint for the base. It adds a natural flavor to this mojito recipe.
- If you have cocktail shakers, muddle the raspberry and mint in it. Even better, prepare the whole raspberry mojito recipe in the shaker.
- Serve the raspberry mojito immediately after making it. I found that the raspberry tends to degrade because of the alcohol, if kept together for a long time.
- I used raspberry vodka in addition to the Bacardi rum. If you don't have it, add about 3 more raspberries and a little more of the simple syrup.
- I used lime soda in this raspberry mojito recipe because I didn't have club soda. It actually turned out much better with the lime soda, so, I highly recommend it.
- If you have extra mint leftover, check out some of my tips and tricks on how to make mint last longer.
When to Serve Raspberry Mojito
The beauty of this simple raspberry mojito recipe is that you can serve it ANY time and for ANY occasion.
Here are just a few occasions where I would love to serve it to my guests:
- Happy Hour
- Valentine's Day / Galentine's Day
- Sunday Brunch
- New Years Eve Drinks
- Bridal Showers
Non-Alcoholic Raspberry Mojito
It's very easy to make a virgin raspberry mojito or raspberry mojito mocktail if you prefer.
- Muddle the raspberry, mint, and ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice as described below
- Add ice cubes to the glass
- Stir in 2.5 tablespoon of simple syrup
- Fill up the glass with Lemon lime soda
- Serve the non-alcoholic raspberry mojito immediately
Raspberry Mojito FAQ's
As you are making this mojito, I am sure you will have questions. Here are a few questions that I think you might have.
Yes, you can absolutely use a mix. I am all for shortcuts when I am short on time or ingredients.
If you don't have simple syrup, you can replace it with one of these ingredients:
* Triple Sec
* Raspberry Chambord
* Agave - Use about 1 tablespoon only
* Honey - Add 1 tablespoon to hot water and mix well before adding to the cocktail
Absolutely! Make this a berry mojito by using raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries. Or use only one of these berries. The sky is your limit. You can also make this an apple mojito and make it in the same way as the raspberry mojito.
I say, "yes" but don't hold me to the results. Personally, I found that I had to add extra simple syrup because it seemed to dry to me. But, if you like it that way, then, gin will be perfect in it.
Use a pestle, back of a wooden stirring spoon, shot glass's bottom, back of a spoon or even a hand blender. Basically, any utensil with a flat bottom will help in crushing the mint and berries.
Simple Syrup Recipe
- Add equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan.
- Set the heat to medium and cook until all the sugar dissolves in the water.
- Let the simple syrup cool to room temperature and then add it to the raspberry cocktail.
- Any leftover simple syrup can be refrigerated. Put the liquid in a glass bottle, refrigerate and use within a week.
- You can put it in iced coffee recipes, dessert recipes and even hot chocolate recipes.
- Optional: add about ¼ teaspoon of Grand Marinier to the simple syrup.
More Cocktail Recipes
Next time you're looking for a delicious cocktail, try one of these tasty recipes:
Raspberry Mojito Cocktail
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Ingredients
- 7 pieces raspberries use fresh only
- 2 leaves mint use fresh only
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 80 ml simple syrup or to taste
- 50 ml raspberry vodka such as Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka
- 50 ml rum such as Bacardi rum
- ½ cup lemon soda such as Sprite
- 3 ice cubes
For Garnish (Optional)
- 3 pieces raspberries
- 3 leaves mint
Instructions
- In a sturdy glass, add the raspberries, mint and lime juice7 pieces raspberries, 2 leaves mint, 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Use a muddling device to muddle all three
- Add the ice cubes
- Add the simple syrup, vodka and rum80 ml simple syrup, 50 ml raspberry vodka, 50 ml rum
- Give it a good shake
- Finally, top the glass with lemon soda½ cup lemon soda
- Garnish with mint and raspberries (optional)3 pieces raspberries, 3 leaves mint, 3 ice cubes
- Serve immediately
Equipment
- Muddler
- Cocktail Shaker (optional)
Nutrition
More Fresh Raspberry Recipes
You are bound to have a few raspberries left over after you make this delicious raspberry mojito. Lucky for you and me, I have quite a few recipes which make good use of fresh raspberries.
Deb Clark says
Oh my goodness, this will be our weekend cocktail (and it's our anniversary!) love how easy this is - YUM!!!
Karen Howard says
I have everything except white rum. I have Captain Morgan Siced Rum & real raspberries & even the limes & the rest. I suppose I could substitute it, but it will be a bit darker& perhaps a bit stronger. I love trying new cocktails- esp. Fruity ones& I love Rum drinks. I am uaually a Mocha Girl- Iced or Frozen esp. This will beca Special Treat.