Create Your Own Mojito Bar: Perfect for Parties

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Prep: 5 minutes
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Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
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A DIY mojito bar is a fun and interactive way to elevate any celebration! With fresh ingredients, endless flavor options, and a simple cocktail formula, guests can mix up their refreshing mojitos to suit their taste.

Scroll to the bottom for my favorite hibiscus mojito recipe; it’s stunning and perfect for this setup!

DIY mojito bar setup with fresh mint, lime, berries, and cocktail ingredients on a brass cart.

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Mix, Muddle, Mojito!

The best part about a DIY drink station is that guests can mix their own cocktails while you relax and enjoy the party. It’s interactive, fun, and gives everyone something to talk about.

A classic mojito is a Cuban cocktail made with fresh lime juice, white rum, mint, soda water, and sugar. It’s crisp, refreshing, and honestly feels like a vacation in a glass. I love how the lime and mint balance each other perfectly. Plus, it’s not too sweet unless you want it to be.

A mojito bar is perfect for any celebration. Think brunches, birthday parties, tropical get-togethers, or poolside afternoons.

Supplies for a mojito bar on a gold bar cart.

Mojito Bar Ingredients

Fresh Elements

  • Lime Juice – Freshly squeezed or halved limes for muddling
  • Mint – Fresh mint is a must
  • Berries – Blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries
  • Soft Fruit – Mango, kiwi, or pineapple for a tropical twist

Spirits & Sweeteners

  • Rum – White rum is classic, but coconut rum is a fun extra
  • Simple Syrups – Offer 2–3 flavors guests can choose from:
    • Hibiscus (floral and vibrant)
    • Ginger (warm and spicy)
    • Berry (sweet and fruity)
    • Mint (fresh on fresh!)
  • Sugar Cubes – A traditional alternative to syrup for muddling

Bubbles & Juice

  • Soda Water – Keep it chilled for that refreshing fizz
  • Juices – Offer 2–3 options like pineapple, grapefruit, or orange

Garnishes

  • Shredded coconut
  • Candied ginger
  • Dried citrus wheels
  • Dried hibiscus flowers
  • Sugarcane sticks or biodegradable straws
  • Classic lime wheels and sprigs of mint

How to Set Up a Mojito Bar

Choose a Spot: Set up on a kitchen island, dining table, or bar cart. Indoors or outdoors works, depending on the season.

Gather Supplies: Include rum, lime juice, simple syrup, club soda, mint, berries, ice, and glasses.

Create a Mojito Sign: Display a simple recipe so guests can mix their drinks easily.

Decorate for Style: Enhance the setup with fresh flowers, whole limes and fruit in a wooden box or basket, and rustic brass and wood accents to hold ice, berries, and ingredients.

Set Everything Out: Arrange ingredients and tools so guests can easily create their own mojitos!

How to Make a Mojito in 3 Simple Steps

  1. Muddle the Mint – In a glass, gently muddle 6 mint leaves, ½ oz simple syrup, and berries or fruit (optional) to release the mint’s aroma.
  2. Mix the Ingredients – Add 2 oz rum, 1 oz lime juice, 1 oz juice of your choice, and stir.
  3. Top with Soda & Ice – Fill the glass with ice, pour in 3 oz club soda, stir, and enjoy!

Tip: Muddling the mint helps release its fresh, minty flavor for the perfect Mojito!

Mojito Bar Flavor Ideas

Give your mojito bar a twist with these fun flavor variations:

  • Coconut: Add coconut milk and cream of coconut for a tropical vibe
  • Matcha: Stir in matcha powder for a vibrant green sip
  • Hibiscus: Use hibiscus simple syrup for a stunning pink cocktail
  • Strawberry: Muddle fresh strawberries for peak summer flavor
  • Lavender: Add lavender syrup for a floral, elegant touch
  • Cherry: Use cherry juice for a bold, juicy variation
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much alcohol should I buy for a mojito bar?

Plan on about 1.5 ounces of rum per mojito. For a party of 10 guests having 2 drinks each, you’ll need roughly one 750ml bottle of rum.

Can I prep anything in advance?

Yes! Pre-juice limes, wash and prep mint, and make your simple syrups the day before. You can also pre-slice fruits and set out carafes for juice and soda water.

What’s the best rum for a mojito bar?

Use a quality white rum for the base and offer coconut rum as a second option. Brands like Bacardi or Flor de Caña work great.

Can I make a mojito bar non-alcoholic?

Totally! Just swap the rum for a zero-proof spirit or let guests skip it and enjoy a refreshing mint-lime soda.

Vibrant pink hibiscus mojito garnished with mint and lime in a tall glass.

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Mojito Bar – Hibiscus Mojito

By: Eden
A mojito bar is perfect for your next party! Give this hibiscus mojito recipe a try, it's so good and has a beautiful vibrant color!
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Ingredients 

  • 6 leaves mint
  • 1/2 ounce hibiscus simple syrup
  • 2 ounces rum
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 4 ounces club soda

Instructions 

  • Add the mint and hibiscus simple syrup into a tall glass and muddle.
  • Next, pour in the rum, lime juice, and stir.
  • Fill the glass with ice and pour the club soda over the top.
  • Give the drink a stir and garnish with a lime wheel and fresh mint.

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Notes

Create your own mojito flavors and add kiwi or berries to this recipe.
Add more or less of any ingredient to make it your own.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 33mg, Potassium: 47mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 27IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Eden

I’m Eden Passante and I develop, create, style and photograph every recipe and party on Sugar and Charm. I’m the author of Entertaining with Charm and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics and I’m here to help you create simple and easy recipes for entertaining and how to add charm to any gathering!

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4 Comments

  1. Jennifer says:

    Your bar cart is gorgeous! Where did yoI you get it?
    Thank you! Jennifer

    1. Eden says:

      Thank you Jennifer! It’s from Williams Sonoma!

  2. Claire says:

    Where did you get the glass bottles from that you have the hibiscus Simple syrup stored in? I got a similar one as a gift and have been looking for a matching one forever. Thanks!

    1. Eden says:

      Hi Claire, they are from World Market. They’re sold out online but if you live close to a World Market, check the store because at my local store they had about 15 bottles there yesterday!