Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place the mint leaves, lime wedges, and simple syrup in a sturdy highball glass. Gently muddle for 8 to 10 seconds, pressing just enough to release the lime juice and the mint oils. Do not shred the mint, which can make the drink taste bitter.
- Add the passion fruit purée and white rum. Fill the glass about two-thirds with crushed ice and stir well with a long bar spoon for 10 seconds, lifting from the bottom to mix and chill.
- Pack in more crushed ice to the top of the glass, then top with the chilled club soda. Give it one gentle stir to combine.
- Slap the mint sprig between your palms to release the aroma, then tuck it into the ice next to a lime wheel. Spoon a little fresh passion fruit pulp over the top, if using. Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
Passion fruit purée: Look for it in the freezer or juice aisle of larger grocery stores or online. For fresh pulp, scoop out 2 passion fruits and press through a fine strainer to remove the seeds.
Simple syrup: Stir equal parts sugar and hot water until dissolved, then cool. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Crushed ice: To make your own, wrap ice cubes in a clean towel and crush them with a rolling pin or muddler.
Mint: Spearmint gives the classic mojito flavor. Peppermint can taste too strong.
Making a pitcher: For 6 drinks, muddle 60 mint leaves, 3 limes cut into wedges, and 4 1/2 ounces (135 ml) of simple syrup in a pitcher. Add 6 ounces (180 ml) of passion fruit purée and 12 ounces (360 ml) of white rum, and stir. Pour over ice-filled glasses and top each with club soda.
Alcohol-free version: Skip the rum and add an extra ounce (30 ml) of passion fruit purée and a splash of lime juice, then top with club soda.
Please drink responsibly. This recipe is for adults of legal drinking age. Nutrition (per cocktail) Calories 190 kcal Carbohydrates 16 g Protein 0 g Fat 0 g Saturated fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 14 mg Potassium 110 mg Fiber 1 g Sugar 13 g
Simple syrup: Stir equal parts sugar and hot water until dissolved, then cool. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Crushed ice: To make your own, wrap ice cubes in a clean towel and crush them with a rolling pin or muddler.
Mint: Spearmint gives the classic mojito flavor. Peppermint can taste too strong.
Making a pitcher: For 6 drinks, muddle 60 mint leaves, 3 limes cut into wedges, and 4 1/2 ounces (135 ml) of simple syrup in a pitcher. Add 6 ounces (180 ml) of passion fruit purée and 12 ounces (360 ml) of white rum, and stir. Pour over ice-filled glasses and top each with club soda.
Alcohol-free version: Skip the rum and add an extra ounce (30 ml) of passion fruit purée and a splash of lime juice, then top with club soda.
Please drink responsibly. This recipe is for adults of legal drinking age. Nutrition (per cocktail) Calories 190 kcal Carbohydrates 16 g Protein 0 g Fat 0 g Saturated fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 14 mg Potassium 110 mg Fiber 1 g Sugar 13 g