A luxurious wedding cocktail station featuring elegant Collins glasses, a glass drink dispenser of mojito mix, fresh mint and lime, and ambient lighting, all set against a marble bar and soft golden hour backdrop.

Wedding Mojito Recipe: The Ultimate Refreshing Signature Cocktail

Quick Facts

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Total Time: 10-20 minutes
Servings: 1 drink (single); 7-8 (pitcher)
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2-$6 per serving

Dietary Information
  • Vegetarian
  • Dairy-Free
  • Vegan Optional
  • Low-Fat
  • Approximately 150-200 kcal per serving

Essential Equipment You’ll Need

Must-have tools:

Close-up of a marble bar top with elegant hands muddling mint and lime in a Collins glass, surrounded by ice, bar tools, and a bowl of fresh mint.

Ingredients (Single Serving)

Base Ingredients
  • 2 oz (60 ml) white rum
  • 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz (15 ml) simple syrup
  • 5-10 fresh mint leaves
  • Club soda
  • Ice
Substitution Options
  • Brown sugar instead of white sugar
  • Vodka as rum alternative
  • Flavored sparkling water
  • Coconut milk for tropical twist

Step-by-Step Preparation

  1. Wash mint and lime thoroughly
  2. Add mint leaves and lime wedges to glass
  3. Pour simple syrup
  4. Gently muddle ingredients (30 seconds max)
  5. Fill glass with ice
  6. Add rum
  7. Top with club soda
  8. Stir gently
  9. Garnish with mint sprig and lime wedge
Pro Muddling Tips
  • Never crush mint – just bruise gently
  • Release oils, not bitter chlorophyll
  • Use light pressing motion

Batch Preparation (7-8 Servings)

  1. Muddle 30 mint leaves in large pitcher
  2. Add 150 ml simple syrup
  3. Pour 250 ml white rum
  4. Fill with 3 cups ice
  5. Top with 1L soda water
  6. Stir and serve

Expert Wedding Cocktail Variations

  • Coconut Mojito: Add coconut milk
  • Berry Mojito: Muddle fresh berries
  • Champagne Mojito: Replace half soda with champagne
  • Virgin Mojito: Omit rum, increase soda

A luxurious wedding cocktail station at golden hour, featuring a glass drink dispenser filled with mojito base, garnish trays of mint and lime, crystal glasses, silver stirrers, white floral arrangements, and mercury glass votives.

Critical Storage & Serving Notes

  • Serve immediately for best flavor
  • Pre-mix base can be stored 2-4 hours chilled
  • Add soda/ice just before serving
  • Keep cocktail very cold

Common Mojito Mistakes to Avoid

  • Over-muddling mint (creates bitterness)
  • Adding soda before ice
  • Unbalanced sweetness
  • Letting ice melt too quickly

Wedding Presentation Tips

Cheers to a perfectly crafted wedding cocktail that will delight your guests!

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