Peachy Mint Smash Mojito
Made with a delightful peach simple syrup and fresh peaches, this Peachy Mint Smash Mojito elevates the classic mint mojito with a burst of summertime flavor. The sweet and tangy peach essence combined with the refreshing mint creates a truly refreshing and vibrant cocktail that's perfect for warm days.
Peachy Mint Smash Mojito
Peachy Mint Smash Mojito is a delightful twist on the classic mojito, featuring a delicious peach simple syrup, fresh peaches, and invigorating mint.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1 peach, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 peach, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp peach simple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 a lemon)
- 1/4 cup white rum
- Juice from 1/4 lime
- 1/4 cup club soda
- 2 tbsp firmly packed mint leaves
- Ice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the chopped peach, water, and granulated sugar. Boil for about 3 minutes and smash the peaches while boiling.
- Remove the syrup from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Strain the peach mixture into a jar and refrigerate for about an hour until slightly chilled.
- In a glass, muddle the mint leaves to release their flavor. Add ice to the glass.
- In a blender, combine the chopped peach, peach simple syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, and white rum. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the peach mixture over the ice in the glass and top with club soda.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves and enjoy!