Lavender Mojito Cocktail Recipe
So, this Lavender Mojito mixes up floral lavender with the usual lime and mint. I keep it simple: just a few ingredients, nothing wild, and the steps are pretty straightforward.
Equipment
- Muddler or, honestly, just the back of a spoon
- Highball glass or any tall glass you like
- Bar spoon or your regular kitchen spoon
- Jigger or a shot glass for measuring
- Citrus juicer or just squeeze by hand (no shame)
- Small saucepan (if you’re making your own syrup)
- Fine strainer (for homemade syrup)
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz lavender simple syrup homemade or store-bought
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- Club soda or sparkling water to top
- Ice cubes
- Extra mint sprig and lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Add mint leaves and lavender syrup to your glass.
- Gently muddle the mint with the syrup—don’t smash it to bits, just enough to release the oils.
- Pour in the lime juice and rum.
- Fill the glass almost to the top with ice cubes.
- Stir everything together with a bar spoon or whatever you’ve got.
- Top it off with club soda or sparkling water.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wedge. Makes it look fancy.
Notes
Homemade lavender syrup just tastes fresher—can’t really beat it. I try not to go overboard with the muddling, since too much can make the mint bitter. If I’m in the mood for a sweeter mojito, I’ll add a splash more syrup.
I always give it a quick taste before serving—sometimes it needs a little more lime or syrup. And if you want to go all out, toss in a sprig of lavender or some edible flowers for extra style points.
Best tip? Serve it ice cold and drink it right away. That’s when it’s at its peak.