A refreshing twist on the classic mojito brings sweet peaches and spicy ginger together in perfect harmony.
This easy-to-make cocktail combines fresh mint leaves, lime juice, peach puree, and ginger syrup with white rum and club soda for a bright and balanced summer drink.
The ginger adds a zesty kick while ripe peaches provide natural sweetness that makes this cocktail stand out from other mojito recipes.
The combination creates an exciting blend of flavors that work well for backyard parties or relaxing evenings on the patio.
Each sip delivers the familiar minty-lime taste of a traditional mojito enhanced by fruit and spice notes.
The recipe takes just 5 minutes to prepare and requires basic bar tools like a muddler and cocktail shaker.
Ginger Peach Mojito Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 ripe peach sliced
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz ginger simple syrup
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Fresh peach slice and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Add peach slices and mint leaves to the shaker. Muddle gently to release oils and juices.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine. Garnish with a peach slice and mint sprig.
Notes
Tasting Notes
The Ginger Peach Mojito offers a bright and refreshing blend of sweet and spicy flavors. Fresh peach notes shine through first, followed by a warm ginger kick.
The mint adds a cooling touch that pairs perfectly with the light rum base. Each sip brings a balanced mix of fruity sweetness and zesty ginger spice.
The lime juice provides a tangy brightness that cuts through the sweetness. Combined with the bubbles from club soda, it creates a crisp and clean finish.
Key Flavor Notes:
- Sweet peach
- Spicy ginger
- Fresh mint
- Tangy lime
- Light rum
- Fizzy finish
The drink’s color is a soft peachy-pink with flecks of muddled mint throughout. Small bubbles rise steadily through the glass, carrying the aromatic blend of peach and ginger.
The texture is light and effervescent. Ice helps keep the drink cold while slightly diluting the strong flavors into a smooth, sippable cocktail.
Substitute
No fresh peaches? Use 2 ounces of peach nectar or peach juice instead. Canned peaches work too. Just drain and muddle them well.
Skip the fresh ginger root by adding 1/2 ounce of ginger syrup or 1 teaspoon of minced crystallized ginger.
White rum makes a great stand-in for light rum. Dark rum adds richer flavors but changes the drink’s color.
Non-alcoholic version:
- Replace rum with club soda
- Add 1/2 ounce lime juice
- Use peach nectar
- Keep the mint and ginger
For a sweeter drink, swap plain simple syrup for the ginger. Start with 1/2 ounce and adjust to taste.
Fresh mint is key. But in a pinch, 2-3 drops of mint extract can work. The flavor won’t be as bright and fresh.
