Imagine indulging in a forbidden romance beneath a summer sky tinged pink and orange. The cocktail tantalizes your taste buds with a delicious explosion of raspberries and a mint twist reminiscent of a refreshing kiss. Light romance filled in a cocktail with dances of sweetness with a heightened zesty lemon citrus spark. The vodka blends seamlessly with the vivid flavors, producing a warm sensation on your tongue and throat. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make – with or without the raspberry twist!
If you’re not a fan of rum, this Vodka Mojito recipe will be the perfect cocktail for a hot summer day.
How to Make a Vodka Mojito Cocktail?
Whether you’re in the mood for a classy Vodka Mojito or you want to add a raspberry twist, they’re both equally easy to make!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka (like Absolut or Grey Goose)
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 6-8 Fresh Mint Leaves
- Club Soda
- Ice
- Garnish: Lime Wedge and Mint Sprig
- Optional: Raspberries for a twist
Alternative Ingredients
- Vodka – Absolut Vodka, Grey Goose Vodka, Ketel One Vodka
- Fresh Lime Juice – Fresh lemon juice, bottled lime juice
- Sugar – Simple syrup, honey, brown sugar, stevia
- Mint Leaves – Basil leaves, cilantro (gives a unique twist)
- Club Soda – Tonic water, sparkling water
How to Make a Mojito Cocktail
Step 1: Start with a chilled tall glass or mason jar and muddle mint leaves with sugar to release the essential oils and fragrance – gentle muddling or it can turn bitter!
Step 2: Pour fresh lime juice and vodka into your glass and add the ice to it.
Step 3: Top off with soda and garnish with a lime wedge or a mint sprig.
How to Make a Raspberry Mojito
For a raspberry Mojito, you will muddle a few raspberries with mint and sugar, so mint oils and raspberry juice will dissolve the sugar. Add the fresh lime juice, vodka, and ice to your glass and top it off with soda before garnishing with a lime wedge and a few raspberries on the top of the cocktail.
Expert Tips for an Easy Mojito Recipe
- When muddling, be careful to do it gently otherwise it can turn bitter quick.
- Experiment with the sweetness when adding the sugar or sweetener, you don’t want it to be too sweet – if it is, add more lime juice.
- Feeling fancy? Rim the glass with sugar or raspberry juice, where you take a raspberry and circle it on the rim a few times.
- While you can use a cocktail shaker to prepare the juice and liquor together, you don’t need to!
- Mojitos are very versatile, so don’t be afraid to experiment – there are many other delicious alternatives, such as the cucumber mojito or tequila mojito.
What to Serve
- Sides – Greek salad, pineapple and cucumber salsa, chilled gazpacho shooters
- Light Bites – Caprese salad skewers, smoked salmon on crackers, avocado toast bites
- Savory Snacks – Mini quesadillas, crab stuffed mushrooms, garlic and herb roasted olives
- Desserts – Lime and coconut truffles, mini fruit tarts, mango panna cotta
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some common questions many have when first making this cocktail!
What is a Vodka Mojito?
The Vodka Mojito is a variant of the classic Mojito that uses vodka instead of rum, resulting in a more neutral and smooth flavor. Despite the difference in liquor, it contains the same ingredients as the regular Mojito, with fresh mint, lime juice, sugar, and club soda enhancing the cocktail’s characteristic flavor profile. However, the vodka version is ideal for individuals who like a less sugary beverage.
What is a Classic Mojito Made of?
Traditionally, a Mojito is white-rum based with sugar, lime juice, mint, and soda water.
How Do You Make a Vodka Mojito?
The simplest way to make a Vodka Mojito is to muddle the mint leaves with sugar, then add lime juice and vodka, fill the glass with ice, and top with soda before garnishing with a lime wedge and mint sprig.
Can You Make a Vodka Mojito in Advance?
While it is ideal to make cocktails when you are ready to drink them, you can prepare the liquid ingredients ahead of time and muddle the mint mixture when you are ready to drink it. Muddling the mint too early may reduce the potency of the essential oils, which means you may lose some of the taste.
What’s the Best Vodka for a Mojito?
When choosing the best vodka for a Mojito, especially when substituting it for the traditional rum, you’ll want to opt for a vodka that is smooth and clean-tasting to complement the other fresh ingredients in the cocktail.
Here are some suggestions:
- Absolut Vodka – Great pure and neutral flavor profile
- Grey Goose – Smooth and slightly sweet
- Ketel One – Crisp and clean taste
- Tito’s Handmade Vodka – Gluten-free and slightly sweet
- Stolichnaya (Stoli) – Balanced with a slightly grainy note
- Skyy Vodka – Budget-friendly, but neutral and smooth finish
Can you Substitute Vodka for Rum in a Mojito?
While vodka can be substituted for rum, the Vodka Mojito may be less sweet and more neutral in flavor than the rum-based Mojito. To give a unique twist, muddle the mint with flavorful sodas or even more lime juice blended with sugar. To add more taste to your drink, try using a flavored vodka, such as lime-infused vodka..
What is Skinny Girl Mojito?
The Skinny Girl Mojito is a lighter and calorie lower version of the classic Mojito cocktail. It originally stems from the “skinny” cocktails that tend to be healthier, less caloric, and have less sugar than popular alcoholic drinks. While the traditional Mojito is normally made with white rum, sugar, lime juice, mint, and soda water, it is modified in the Skinny Girl Mojito version using a sugar substitute like stevia or a sugar-free sweetener, as well as a lower-calorie spirit. Ultimately, this type of cocktail caters to a growing interest in health-conscious drinking and balancing enjoyment with wellness.
Easy Vodka Mojito Cocktail Recipe | Raspberry Twist
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka like Absolut or Grey Goose
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 6-8 Fresh Mint Leaves
- Club Soda
- Ice
- Garnish: Lime Wedge and Mint Sprig
- Optional: Raspberries for a twist
Instructions
- Start with a chilled tall glass or mason jar and muddle mint leaves with sugar to release the essential oils and fragrance – gentle muddling or it can turn bitter!
- Pour fresh lime juice and vodka into your glass and add the ice to it.
- Top off with soda and garnish with a lime wedge or a mint sprig.
For a raspberry twist:
- For a raspberry Mojito, you will muddle a few raspberries with mint and sugar, so mint oils and raspberry juice will dissolve the sugar. Then repeat the steps 2 and 3.