Oh no — that is not a typo.
Two cocktails combined into one? Yes. We’re embracing the idea that mojitos can become margaritas and margaritas can be mojitos.
Why not marry my two favorite cocktails into a single lime-forward, icy drink as a last, delicious nod to summer?
Twist my arm.
Hold off on rolling your eyes.
I’ve long leaned toward the cliché of fruity, umbrella-ready drinks—those sweet sips that sounded good long before I was old enough to order them. But margaritas have always stood apart for me: bright, salty, tart with just enough sweetness to make you reach for another.
A cocktail that isn’t overloaded with sugar, maybe only a touch of simple syrup? Count me in.
And yes — chips. Always chips. (Plus guac.)
Oddly, classic plain mojitos never fully won me over. I’ve always preferred playful twists—blueberry, watermelon, or coconut mojitos. So blending mojito and margarita flavors felt like a natural next step.
Full disclosure: it wasn’t entirely my idea. A few years back I had a cocktail that nailed this combo and I’d been scheming to recreate it, ideally in a frostier version. That’s notable since I’m generally not a fan of frozen cocktails.
Then life happened and I was pregnant for a stretch — no mojito margaritas for me — so I waited for the perfect moment. Now feels exactly right.
These days I usually prefer drier drinks over cloyingly sweet ones, but a flavored margarita or mojito still gets me. This Mojito Margarita is a great bridge: tart, minty, balanced tequila with a hint of orange from Grand Marnier, plus a splash of bubbles to lift it all.
Make a pitcher for your Labor Day gathering, or mix up a single glass to sip on a late-summer porch. The flavors are bright and refreshing—just the right mix of mint, lime, and spirit—and it’s easy to scale for a crowd.
Mojito Margarita
Mojito Margaritas
Ingredients
- coarse salt + sugar for the rim
- lime wedges
- a bunch of fresh mint for garnish
- 2 1/2 ounces simple syrup
- 1 ounce tequila
- 1 ounces Grand Marnier
- 1 ounce rum
- 3 ounces lime juice
- 2 ounce club soda
mint simple syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 10 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
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Chill a glass, then rub a lime wedge around the rim. Dip the rim into a mix of coarse salt and sugar to coat.
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Place 1 ounce of simple syrup and a handful of mint leaves into the bottom of the glass. Gently muddle to release the mint’s aroma. Add ice, then pour in the tequila, Grand Marnier, rum, lime juice and the remaining simple syrup. Stir thoroughly with a long spoon. Add more mint leaves and a lime wedge or two, then top with club soda until the glass is nearly full.
mint simple syrup
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Combine sugar, water and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until it just begins to bubble, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low for about 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let cool for 15–20 minutes. Strain before using.
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