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Majito Slush – Summer in a Glass

Punch Drinks July 12, 2026 Leave a comment
Mojito cocktail in crystal glass with crushed ice, mint leaves, lime slice, metal straw, and wooden stick labeled MOJITO
A chilled mojito cocktail garnished with fresh mint and a lime slice

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 cup light rum
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1-1/2 cups ginger ale

 Directions

  1. Prepare this early in the day or the day before so the mixture has time to freeze.
  2. Warm 1½ quarts of water with the sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Let the mixture cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  3. Combine sugar water, lime juice, rum, and mint in a blender. Blend on high for about 20 seconds, until the mint is finely chopped.
  4. Place the mixture into a 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Freeze for 4 to 6 hours, stirring with a fork every 2 hours to break up any ice crystals.
  5. To serve, spoon 1/2 cup of ice mixture into each glass; pour 1/4 cup ginger ale over each. Stir. If desired, garnish with mint sprigs.

Makes 14 servings (3/4 cup each)

Tip

Omit the ginger ale and serve this traditional Cuban cocktail as a granita.

Mojito Slush

Punch Drinks March 25, 2026 Leave a comment

As the warmer weather approaches, keep this cocktail in your repertoire. Imagine biting into a cocktail that bursts with the cool, invigorating flavor of fresh mint—it’s truly a game changer! Fresh mint leaves are the secret to that unbeatable refreshing kick. When blended with ice, the mint becomes a subtle, cool undertone, leaving only its fresh essence and that icy sensation. Feel free to experiment with citrus—use fresh lime, or switch it up with orange or lemon juice for a zesty twist. Cheers to flavor adventures!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup lime juice (frozen lime juice concentrate)
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 limes, zested
  • ½ cup of white or light rum
  • 6 – 8 cups of crushed ice, depending on how slushy you want it
  • Mint sprigs and lime wedges for garnish

Process

Simple Syrup

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved and the syrup coats the back of a spoon.
  2. Pour into a jar and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until cool.

Beverage

  1. In a blender combine the cooled syrup, lime juice, mint leaves, lime zest and rum and blend until smooth.
  2. Add crushed ice to the blender and blend until the mixture reaches a slushy consistency.
  3. Spoon into glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint and slice of lime. Serve immediately.