Limoncello Mojito Cocktail
A Mojito Cocktail with a fun Italian twist, this cocktail is made with limoncello, fresh lemons and plenty of mint. It's super refreshing and delicious, perfect for sipping on when the sun is shining!
A Mojito Cocktail with a fun Italian twist, this cocktail is made with limoncello, fresh lemons and plenty of mint. It's super refreshing and delicious, perfect for sipping on when the sun is shining!
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 cocktail (34g)
- Sodium 1745.29500353852 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 0 calories
Step-by-step
- Put the mint leaves,sugar and fresh lemon in a large cocktail shaker and muddle, bashing the lemon and mint until most of the juice is released.
- Add the limoncello and run and top the shaker with ice. Shake until thoroughly mixed and ice cold.
- Divide the cocktail between to high ball glasses filled with ice and top up with soda water. Garnish with mint and lemon if desired.
Muddling citrus aggressively extracts bitter compounds from the white pith that ruin the drink. When pressing fresh lemon wedges with mint leaves inside a cocktail shaker, use gentle downward pressure rather than a grinding motion to release essential oils without tearing the bitter white membranes. Crushing mint into a fine paste leaves green flecks floating unattractively throughout the liquid, whereas bruised whole leaves impart clean flavor without clouding the final appearance. White rum and limoncello must be measured precisely at two shots each to prevent the heavy sweetness of the Italian lemon liqueur from completely masking the spirit backbone. Vigorous shaking with ice for at least twelve to fifteen seconds chills the mixture properly while achieving the necessary dilution to balance the dense sugar content. Straining the contents over fresh ice cubes in highball glasses rather than dumping the muddled debris ensures a smooth texture on the palate. Finally, topping the beverage with chilled soda water activates the carbonation necessary to lift the dense citrus aromatics toward the rim of the glass.
