This frozen mojito recipe is a refreshing and vibrant twist on the classic mojito, perfect for sunny days or entertaining. Made with rum, frozen limeade, fresh lime juice, and plenty of mint, it’s a perfectly balanced drink that’s easy to make and enjoy. This might just become your go-to frozen cocktail recipe!
Looking for more mojito recipes? Try my cherry mojito, coconut mojito and lavender mojito!
Frozen Mojito Recipe
I whipped this recipe up and served it; everyone said it was one of their favorite cocktail recipes! The rum makes it feel tropical and great for a pool party or for chilling outside on a sunny day.
Frozen drinks are often easier to make than shaken cocktails. They can be whipped up in just a few minutes and served in festive glassware.
If you love frozen cocktails, check out my frozen gin and tonic, frozen Paloma and the best frozen pina colada too!
For a party, make a mojito bar and also try our matcha mojito recipe for a fun twist!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make and serve immediately.
- Full of strong, delicious mint and lime flavor.
- Distinct flavors with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Super refreshing and perfect for summer.
- Extra minty for a vibrant, fresh taste.
Frozen Mojito Ingredients
Rum: A light or golden rum will work for this recipe. Havana Club is the most popular rum in Cuba, so if you want to keep this recipe traditional use that. Otherwise, use any white rum you have available.
Limeade: This is a frozen, lime concentrate that is sweet and tart. It’s the base of this recipe and makes the cocktail incredibly flavorful. We used Minute Maid, but you can use any brand.
Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice is best for this recipe.
Mint: Adds a sweet, menthol flavor and a cooling effect to the drink. Use fresh leaves for the best taste and aroma – mojito mint or any variety from the store works great. For year-round freshness, consider growing mint indoors in a small herb garden!
How to Make a Frozen Mojito
- Add Ingredients: Place all the mojito ingredients into a powerful blender.
- Blend: Blend until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and garnish with a lime wheel and a fun cocktail umbrella for a festive touch.
Eden’s Recipe Tips
- Use Lots of Mint: Don’t skimp—mint is key for flavor and garnish.
- Taste Test: Adjust lime juice or sweetness to your liking before serving.
- Make Ahead: Prep ingredients in the blender (minus the ice) and blend when ready, or blend and freeze for up to 30 minutes for convenience.
- Make in Batches: Multiply the recipe for your guests and blend in batches for easy party prep.
Virgin Frozen Mojito
Option 2: Replace the rum with a zero-proof alternative like Ritual for a warm vanilla flavor with notes of toasted spice, bitter orange, toffee, and caramel.
Option 1: Leave out the rum for a refreshing, flavorful spritz made with limeade, mint, and lime juice.
Raw Sugar Cane Sticks and Straws
For a festive drink, add a raw sugar cane stick into the drink before serving.
If using a straw, we recommend these biodegradable straws made from sugar cane.
Frequently Asked Questions
As already indicated, a Mojito contains fresh lime juice, white rum, mint leaves, and sugar.
The signature spirit in a Mojito is white rum. Distilled from sugar cane, it has a sweet, soft taste that works well with the other Mojito ingredients. In contrast, Tequila, distilled from the Agave plant, has a distinctive taste that’s tangier and less sweet than white rum. Tequila works well with fruit juices and orange flavors, such as orange juice and triple sec or Cointreau.
There is a variety of mint that works particularly well in a Mojito – Mojito mint! The Mojito mint originated in Cuba (home of the Mojito). As such, it works particularly well when combined with the other ingredients, all of which are indigenous to Cuba. Mojito mint has a mild, peppermint flavor.
When bruised, Mojito mint releases menthol-like compounds that result in a Mojito which feels cool and refreshing to drink. If you haven’t got any Mojito mint to hand, Spearmint will work pretty well.
More Frozen Cocktails
If you’re in the mood for some delicious frozen drinks, check these out!
- Frozen Mango Margaritas
- Favorite Strawberry Frosé
- Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
- Frozen Paloma
- The Best Frozen Gin & Tonic
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Frozen Mojito Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 ounces limeade, 1/2 of the container
- 3/4 cup rum
- 1/3 cup mint , pull the leaves off the stem
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 cups ice
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a powderful blender.
- Blend until the ingredients are smooth.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with a lime wheel and cocktail umbrella.
Hello. Do you have the ratio of real lime juice, water and sugar to make without limeade?
Hi Erin, I do not, sorry! This recipe is made with limeade, which also adds some sweetness too.