Easy Kiwi Mojito Recipe (Cocktail or Mocktail)
Published Jun 10, 2024
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With just a few fresh and simple ingredients, this Kiwi Mojito recipe comes to life! A delicious, fruit-forward take on a classic mojito filled with fresh kiwi fruit, muddled mint leaves, lime juice, pineapple juice, sparkling water, maple syrup, and light rum. A refreshing, fizzy cocktail (or mocktail) for the summer!
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What Makes This Recipe Great
A traditional mojito cocktail is loved for its refreshing taste and simple ingredients. It originated in Cuba but has been a staple on bar menus in the US for a long long time. The muddled mint, fresh citrus, and fizzy sparkling water– the flavors make it such a light and refreshing drink. Today we’re putting a little twist on this beloved classic cocktail and making a Kiwi Mojito!
The best part about this drink is that it’s delicious and perfect both as a cocktail and a mocktail. Since I’ve been sober, I’ve been trying to come up with tasty and fun drinks that are great with alcohol, but just as good without. These drinks are far from boring, and I’m so proud to be able to share them with you!
If you love this refreshing cocktail, try my non-alcoholic mojito Strawberry Pineapple Mojito Mocktail!
Ingredient Notes
- kiwi slices: Peel and dice slices of kiwi to make it easy to muddle.
- fresh mint leaves: Plus a sprig of mint for garnish.
- fresh lime juice
- maple syrup: Substitute simple syrup, agave nectar, or powdered monk fruit. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- pineapple juice
- lime sparkling water: I used Topo Chico, but feel free to use your favorite brand. You can also use club soda or soda water if you want.
- ice cubes
- white rum: Or you can use non-alcoholic rum. Light rum is best for this recipe, I don’t recommend using aged rum (dark rum).
- garnish with lime wedges
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a cocktail glass or tall glass, use a cocktail muddler to muddle the diced kiwi, mint leaves, lime juice, and sweetener. Once muddled, add ice, then top with rum, pineapple juice, and a splash of sparkling water. Give it a gentle stir to mix.
- Garnish with a kiwi slice, mint sprigs, or a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
Mac’s Pro Tips
Expert Tips
- Mocktail: To make this refreshing kiwi mojito a mocktail, simply omit the rum or use a zero-proof rum.
- Large Pitcher: To make a pitcher of this mojitos, click on the printable recipe card below and change the serving size to how many cocktails you want to make. The ingredients will automatically adjust and you can make a pitcher!
Serving Tips
Serve garnished with a kiwi slice, mint sprigs, or a lime wheel on the rim of the glass.
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Easy Kiwi Mojito Recipe (Cocktail or Mocktail)
Ingredients
- 1 kiwi peeled and diced
- 4-6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz lime juice fresh
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup sub simple syrup or powdered monk fruit
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- Lime sparkling water I used Topo Chico
- Ice cubes
- Add 1.5 oz of white rum or you can use non-alcoholic rum.
Instructions
- In a cocktail glass, muddle the diced kiwi, mint leaves, lime juice, and sweetener. Once muddled, add ice, then top with pineapple juice and sparkling water. Give it a gentle stir to mix. Garnish with a kiwi slice, a sprig of mint, or a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Mocktail: To make this kiwi mojito a mocktail, simply omit the rum or use a zero proof rum.
- Large Pitcher: To make a pitcher of this drink, click on the printable recipe card below and change the serving size to how many cocktails you want to make. The ingredients will automatically adjust and you can make a pitcher!
Serving Tips
Serve garnished with a kiwi slice, mint sprigs, or a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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