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These Lemon Mojitos are refreshing cocktails that combine the classic flavors of a mojito with the sweetness of lemonade. These ice-cold cocktails will be the hit of your summer parties!

Try our Blueberry Mojitos or our Grapefruit Mojitos next!

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Two lemonade mojitos with a pitcher in the background.

Lemon-Lime Mojitos

These delicious mojitos are perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. The sweetness of the lemonade balances out the tartness of the lime and the herbal notes of the mint, while the rum adds a kick of tropical flavor (plus it’s boozy).

Let’s pretend we’re in the tropics, y’all!

Why This Recipe Works:

SIMPLE INGREDIENTS – You’ll just need five ingredients plus club soda (optional) to serve these summer cocktails.
TASTY – Lemon Mojitos are the tastiest drinks! If you’re a lemonade lover, you’ll love them even more than a classic mojito.
PERFECT FOR PARTIES – We love large-batch beverages for parties. You’ll be making this perfect cocktail all summer long for your guests.
MINT OVERFLOW – We have a giant patch of mint and it continues to grow. So what do we do? Make mojitos!

What you’ll need to make Lemon Mojitos:

Fresh Mint Leaves – Mint leaves contain essential oils that are released when they are muddled, creating a fresh and herbaceous flavor that adds depth to the cocktail.
Limes – Fresh lime juice is a crucial ingredient in a mojito, as it provides flavor to the cocktail, and helps to balance out the other ingredients in the drink. The lime slices (and lemon slices) also add visual appeal to the drink.
Lemons – You’ll want to add regular lemons to these too.
Lemonade – We love using lemonade in mojitos because it adds a sweet and tangy flavor. It also helps to keep these simple.
White Rum – Rum is the classic liqueur in a mojito because it adds sweetness, tropical flavors, and complexity.
Simple Syrup – Simple syrup is an optional ingredient in these mojitos but they add a little extra sweetness to the tart-but-sweet lemonade.

How to make Lemon Mojitos:

Step 1
Muddle the mint leaves. In a glass pitcher, combine the mint leaves and a couple of ounces of simple syrup. Use a muddler to muddle the mint until fragrant, about 15-20 seconds.

Step 2
Squeeze the limes. Use a citrus press to squeeze the limes. Add the lime juice to the pitcher.

The citrus press with a bowl of lime halves and a measuring cup of lime juice.

Step 3
Combine ingredients. To the pitcher add the lemonade and light rum. Stir until well combined. Then add lemon and lime slices.

Step 4
Prep glasses. Prepare two tall glasses by adding crushed ice cubes, lemon slices, and lime slices.

A pitcher of lemon mojitos with lemon and lime slices and mint leaves.

Overhead shot of two glasses with lemon and lime slices plus grated ice.

Step 5
Serve lemon mojitos. Pour the lemon mojitos into the prepared glasses. Add a sprig of mint to each refreshing cocktail for garnish.

What to serve with Lemon Mojitos:

We need party snacks and appetizers to pair with this refreshing drink!

Lemon-Lime Mojito Tips:

Prep in advance. I like to make sure all my ingredients are super cold well in advance of making the mojitos. You can even place the rum in the freezer.
Use pretty glasses. It’s fun to make these drinks pretty. Start with the glasses and then load them up with citrus.
Make a double batch for parties. If you’re having a large group, you’ll need more than one batch (depending on how many folks are joining you).

Two tall glasses of lemon mojito cocktails.

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xoxo ~Sue

Lemon Mojitos

These Lemon Mojitos are refreshing cocktails that combine the classic flavors of a mojito with the sweetness of lemonade. These ice cold cocktails will be the hit of your summer parties!

5 from 1 vote

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Course: cocktails

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 287kcal

Author: Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

20 mint leaves – plus more for a garnish
4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
22 oz. lemonade
12 oz. rum – we use Bacardi
2-4 simple syrup – as needed
club soda – to serve
lemon and lime slices – for garnish

Instructions

Muddle the mint leaves. In a glass pitcher, combine the mint leaves and a couple of ounces of simple syrup. Use a muddler to muddle the mint until fragrant, about 15-20 seconds.
Squeeze the limes. Use a citrus press to squeeze the limes. Add the lime juice to the pitcher.
Combine ingredients. To the pitcher add the lemonade and rum. Stir until well combined. Then add lemon and lime slices.
Prep glasses. Prepare two tall glasses by adding crushed ice, lemon slices, and lime slices.
Serve lemon mojitos. Pour the lemon mojitos into the prepared glasses. Add a splash of club soda and some mint sprigs for garnish.

Notes

Prep in advance. I like to make sure all my ingredients are super cold well in advance of making the mojitos. You can even place the rum in the freezer.