Raspberry Mojito

Light and sweet, this Raspberry Mojito is a delicious, minty cocktail to enjoy on a hot summer evening.

I mentioned it a few months ago, but I think the times we’re in right now have been difficult for a lot of people. Two of my most well-read recipes the past few months continue to be cocktails –The Frenchy and my Classic Cosmo. And I’m not going to lie, I’ve been enjoying more than my share of wine and cocktails myself. Being home all of the time, homeschooling my children, and not having a solid dose of alone time or time out with friends…. it’s just HARD. 

And so, when Michelle from Our Crafty Cocktails wanted to celebrate summer with Summer Cocktails, I jumped. I was excited both to share a new recipe and to bookmark some tried and true cocktail recipes from my blogging friends. 

Summer Cocktails To Beat The Summer Heat!

Hosted by Michelle from Our Crafty Cocktails

• Malibu Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Slushies by Our Crafty Cocktails
• Honey Lemon Margaritasby Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• The Classic Cocktail by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Citrus Peach Red Wine Spritzer by That Recipe
• Raspberry Mojito by Books and Cooks
• Slushy Pineapple Cosmo by Our Sutton Place
• Blueberry Mojito by A Day In The Life On The Farm
• Strawberry Wine Slushie by Rebekah Rose

Which one would you try first? 

I’m excited to share a Raspberry Mojito recipe today. I am a sucker for raspberry flavors. In this case I use Chambord liquor to get that flavor. The cocktail is sweet and tart but oh so refreshing. Had my kids not been up and running around when I was recipe testing, I probably would have made myself a second.

Recipe Notes:

• Variations: Instead of the traditional mint, use basil.
• Chambord: This is the only raspberry liquor I’ve ever used and can’t recommend it enough. If you’re hesitant to buy a bottle just for this recipe, I’ve got you covered. I like to sip it straight up or on the rocks and make a quick Chambord sour using store-bought sour mixes. In addition, Chambord is used this Sparkling Chambord Sangria and my Raspberry Chambord Sorbet.

Try it? Leave a comment and recipe rating, or snap a pic and tag me on Instagram at @booksncooks and #booksncooks.

What’s your favorite summer cocktail?

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Raspberry Mojito

Light and sweet, this Raspberry Mojito is a delicious, minty cocktail to enjoy on a hot summer evening.

Course Drinks

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Author Liz

Ingredients

• 1 oz. simple syrup
• 1 Tbs. torn mint leaves
• 1 oz. lime juice
• 2 oz. white rum
• 1/2 oz. Chambord liquor
• 3-4 oz. club soda
• fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, muddle simple syrup and mint leaves, gently pressing down on mint to release the flavors. Strain simple syrup into a highball glass, discarding mint leaves.*

2. In the glass with the simple syrup, add lime juice, rum and Chambord. Stir. Add 1/4-cup of ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a skewer of fresh raspberries, if desired.

3. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Straining the simple syrup is optional.

This recipe was adapted from A Spicy Perspective, also published in Craft Cocktails for the Home Mixologist.