Tropical Guava Mojito Cocktail (Printable)

Tropical twist on a classic Cuban mojito featuring sweet guava nectar, fresh mint, lime, and rum over crushed ice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Elements

01 - 8 fresh mint leaves
02 - 2 lime wedges
03 - 1 lime wheel for garnish

→ Sweetener

04 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or simple syrup

→ Juices

05 - 2 fluid ounces guava nectar
06 - 1 fluid ounce fresh lime juice

→ Spirits

07 - 2 fluid ounces white rum

→ Mixer

08 - 2 fluid ounces club soda

→ Ice

09 - Crushed ice as needed

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a sturdy highball glass, muddle the mint leaves with the sugar and lime wedges using firm downward motions to release the essential oils and flavor compounds from the mint.
02 - Add the guava nectar, fresh lime juice, and white rum to the prepared glass and stir well to ensure all components are thoroughly combined.
03 - Fill the glass completely with crushed ice, allowing the cold temperature to properly chill the mixture.
04 - Top the drink with club soda and gently stir to incorporate without causing excessive carbonation loss.
05 - Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh mint sprig, then serve immediately while properly chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a vacation you can make at home without any fuss or complicated technique.
  • The guava nectar gives you that tropical punch without needing to hunt down obscure ingredients.
  • Ten minutes from start to sip means you can actually enjoy the drink before the ice melts.
02 -
  • Muddle with intention but not aggression, because over-muddled mint becomes bitter and bruised instead of bright and fresh.
  • Don't let the drink sit assembled for more than a minute before serving, because the ice will water it down and rob you of that first perfect sip.
  • Guava nectar brands vary wildly in quality and sweetness, so taste as you go and adjust the balance with more lime juice if it feels cloying.
03 -
  • Crush your ice fresh rather than using cubes from the freezer, because the texture matters and fresh ice is colder and cleaner tasting.
  • Chill your glass in the freezer for five minutes before making the drink, because the first sip should shock you with cold before the flavors arrive.
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