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    Pineapple Ginger Mojitos with Spiced Rum

    Published: Jul 25, 2020 · Modified: Jun 4, 2021 by Nicky Corbishley

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    Pineapple Ginger Mojitos with fresh pineapple juice, lime and spiced rum make a refreshing summer cocktail. A sweet and spicy twist on the classic mojito!
    I love how beautiful this cocktail looks, and the taste is spot-on. All topped off with a wedge of caramelized pineapple.
    Summer days in the back garden, sunglasses on and a glass of this fruit cocktail in hand. Bliss.

    2 Pineapple Ginger Mojitos in mason jars decorated with wedges of caramelized pineapple.

    Spiced rum is usually the drink of the summer for me. Wine and beer are good, but rum cocktails are so much better!

    Ideal for summer barbecues, or simply to relax at the end of a hard week, this cocktail totally hits the spot.

    I wanted to add a bit of a twist to the classic mojito, so going with spiced rum (instead of white rum) was a good start. The addition of some sweet pineapple and spicy fresh ginger is the perfect way to finish!

    The cocktail still includes the classic mint/lime/soda combination. The only thing missing is the sugar. Since the recipe involves reducing pineapple juice down to make it more concentrated - and therefore more sweet - there's really no need to add any more sugar in there.

    What do we need?

    • Pineapple juice - fresh, from a carton or a tin - all work great!
    • Fresh ginger, mint leaves and lime for fiery freshness
    • Spiced rum - I like Kraken Spiced Rum or Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold Rum
    • Soda water/club soda
    • Fresh or tinned pineapple, butter and brown sugar - for that delicious caramelized pineapple garnish

    🍍 More Pineapple Recipes

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    How to make a pineapple mojito

    Full recipe with detailed steps in the recipe card at the end of this post.

    1. Simmer the pineapple juice and ginger in a small saucepan for 5-10 minutes until reduced.
    2. Make the caramelized pineapple  - dust pineapple slices in brown sugar and fry with a little butter until caramelized.
    3. Muddle mint leaves lime juice and lime slices in a glass, the top with the pineapple-ginger juice. Add crushed ice, spiced rum and top with soda water.
    4. Garnish with mint and caramelized pineapple.
    Overhead image of 2 mason jars filled with Pineapple Ginger Mojitos and decorated with mint leaves and caramelized pineapple.

    I've got to admit, I made a couple of these, and then I went right back in the kitchen and made up a larger batch of the pineapple/ginger reduction so Chris and I could have one or two more!

    Fresh pineapple juice, pineapple juice cartons, or even the juice from tinned pineapple - it all works. Give it a go, and I bet you'll be back in the kitchen making more too.

    More Summer Cocktail Recipes

    • Dark n' Stormy (more of that spiced rum)
    • Gin and Cucumber Basil Smash
    • Pineapple Dole Whip Margarita
    • Pink Grapefruit Frozen Prosecco Cocktail
    • Rum and Peach Cocktail with Chilli Syrup
    • Also here's a fantastic non-alcoholic for the non-drinkers - Charred Grapefruit and Ginger Fizz with Chilli Syrup

    Pineapple Ginger Mojito in a mason jar against a dark background. Further cocktail in background.

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    Pineapple Ginger Mojitos with Spiced Rum

    By: Nicky Corbishley
    Pineapple Ginger Mojitos with Spiced Rum - a sweet and spicy twist on the classic mojito cocktail. Served with a wedge of caramelized pineapple.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American, Cuban
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 328 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup (8fl oz/240ml) pineapple juice
    • Large thumb-sized piece of ginger - slices (no need to peel)
    • small bunch mint leaves
    • Juice of half a lime
    • 1 lime sliced
    • crushed ice
    • 3 ½ fl oz (100ml) spiced rum - (I use Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold Rum or Kraken Spiced Rum)
    • 4 fl oz (120ml) soda water/club soda

    Caramelized Pineapple:

    • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 2 slices fresh or tinned pineapple
    • 2 tbsp light brown soft sugar

    Garnish:

    • Mint sprigs

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Place the pineapple juice and slices of ginger into a small saucepan. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 5-10 minutes until the liquid has reduced by half. Leave to cool to room temperature, then discard the ginger.
    • Make the caramelized pineapple next. Heat the butter in a frying pan until starting to foam.
    • Dust the pineapple slices in the brown sugar and place in the frying pan. Fry, turning once, until both sides are golden and caramelized (about 3-4 minutes). Put to one side.
    • Place 6 mint leaves in each glass (this recipe is for two glasses). Add the lime juice and lime slices to the glasses.
    • Pour in the reduced pineapple-ginger juice and muddle everything together with a spoon.
    • Fill the glasses up two-thirds of the way with crushed ice, then pour over the spiced rum. Top with the soda water (club soda) and mix again. Add more ice to fill up to the top if necessary.
    • Garnish the glasses with a small sprig of mint and a slice of caramelized pineapple.

    Video

    ✎ Notes

    Nutritional Information is per serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 61.9mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 0.8mg
    Keywords Cocktails, How to make a rum cocktail, summer
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    This post was first published in August 2016. Updated in July 2020 with extra tips and a video.

    Some of the links in this post are affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you). If you do buy, then thank you! That’s what helps us to keep Kitchen Sanctuary running. The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors. For more information please see our Terms & Conditions.

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    1. Jodi says

      December 17, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      Can the juice be made ahead of time and in a bigger batch? I would like to make it a day ahead of when I need it.

      Reply
    2. Jodie says

      September 23, 2020 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this yummy refreshing cocktail so much that I made a gift basket with all the ingredients for my sister's birthday and included homemade guacamole dip and chips. Now I need to make more pineapple/ginger juice for myself!

      Reply
    3. Jenny Morris says

      August 13, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      Can this be made with white rum? 😁

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        October 01, 2020 at 3:39 pm

        Why the heck not 😀
        White rum of course doesn't have that spicy heat and is a little stronger tasting, but I'd certainly give it a go!

        Reply
    4. Senny says

      March 22, 2020 at 2:40 am

      Oh no, where has this recipe gone? The page is blank for me no matter how much I reload 🙁

      Reply
      • Chris Corbishley says

        March 22, 2020 at 1:10 pm

        I don't know if there was a problem but it seems to be loading fine now. Can you give it a go and let me know if you are still having problems.

        Thanks

        Chris

        Reply
        • Brittany says

          June 12, 2020 at 7:30 pm

          I can't see it either!

    5. Tom says

      May 10, 2018 at 8:54 am

      5 stars
      This is a gorgeous Mojito, so refreshing.

      Reply
    6. Elaine says

      September 29, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      I simply adore this cocktail, Nicky! What a delicious mix you've got there. And that presentation.... WOW!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        October 02, 2017 at 1:48 pm

        Thanks Elaine 🙂

        Reply
    7. strawberryblondiekitchen says

      August 27, 2016 at 12:13 am

      This looks freaking amazing! What time is cocktail hour? I'm coming to the next one! 😉

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 08, 2016 at 11:47 am

        Ha ha ha - the moment the kids are in bed 😉

        Reply
    8. Lokness @ The Missing Lokness says

      August 26, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      What a beautiful drink! Looks refreshing! Exactly what I need for this weekend. 😀

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 08, 2016 at 11:46 am

        Thanks Lokness 🙂

        Reply
    9. Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says

      August 25, 2016 at 3:38 pm

      Mojitos are a favorite of mine Nicky! I love, love, love this one! Looks like I wouldn't be able to stop at one!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 08, 2016 at 11:34 am

        Thanks Mary Ann, I'll happily join you 🙂

        Reply
    10. Urvashi Roe says

      August 14, 2016 at 11:06 am

      Mojitos are def a signature drink of our summer. Love your pineapple twist.

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        August 16, 2016 at 6:26 pm

        Thanks so much Urvashi 🙂

        Reply
    11. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

      August 14, 2016 at 8:59 am

      This sounds and looks incredible - I could easily drink 4 right now. Beautiful photos as always!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        August 14, 2016 at 10:51 am

        Ha ha I'll have to make you a virgin one to see you through until the baby arrives 🙂

        Reply
    12. Heidi Roberts says

      August 13, 2016 at 10:06 pm

      I love mojitos and the addition of a spiced rum looks like an intriguing change!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        August 14, 2016 at 10:49 am

        Thanks Heidi, it's a good one. I thinking of making a stash of the pineapple ginger juice now so I can make it whenever I fancy one 🙂

        Reply

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