White Rum Mojito Mocktail with Fresh Mint
A refreshing mojito-inspired mocktail featuring white rum, muddled fresh mint, and zesty lime, perfect for a summer day. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, freshly squeezed for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 4 oz club soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a sturdy glass, add 10 fresh mint leaves and 1 oz simple syrup. Gently muddle the mint with the syrup using a muddler or the back of a spoon until fragrant but not torn.
- Step 2: Add 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice and 2 oz white rum to the glass, then fill with 1 cup ice cubes.
- Step 3: Top with 4 oz club soda and gently stir for 10 seconds to combine flavors without bruising the mint.
- Step 4: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wheel before serving chilled.






