Marrying rum with all the hallmarks of refreshment—mint, fresh lime, soda water—the Mojito is an obvious choice when it comes to summer drinking. But many of the Mojitos gracing menus today bear only a passing resemblance to the Cuban-born original. Today’s Mojito, it seems, is rarely just a Mojito. From mashups like the Cosmojito to extra-cooling refreshers like the Mojito Granita, here are 12 modern recipes to try.
Mojito Caballito
The Mojito Caballito is a little-known riff on the Cuban classic that adds French vermouth to rum, lime, sugar, mint and soda.
Stygian Mojito
A funky, minty take on the Cuban classic.
Old Haitian
This update on the Old Cuban calls on a base of Haitian clairin.
Mojito Granita
The cooling Mojito is an ideal candidate for a frosty makeover.
Spice Adams
Corn ’n’ Oil meets the Mojito.
Frozen Italian Mojito
The classic Cuban cocktail goes full Italian in this frozen version.
Hole in the Fence
A rhubarb-spiked take on the Mojito.
Dan Sabo’s Mojito
Dan Sabo's simplified version of the Mojito is built in a Collins glass over crushed ice.
All Day Baby’s Mojito
This refreshing cocktail is a cross between a boba drink and the Cuban classic.
Sitting Pretty
A tropical highball, bursting with bright citrus flavor.
