If you’re looking for a fresh, fruity twist on a classic mojito, then this mango mojito is the perfect choice. It takes just 5 minutes to make and the only ingredients you need are fresh mango, mint, lime juice, white rum, and club soda. The balanced tropical and minty flavors make it great for summer entertaining, happy hour or poolside sipping!

If you have more ripe mango to use, check out my Aperol Mango Spritz, Boozy Mango Shaved Ice and Mango Rum Swizzle recipes as well. 

I partnered with Bacardi to mix up this Mango Mojito recipe.

Mango Mojito in a tall ribbed glass, garnished with fresh mango, mint, lime, and pink flowers.

Quick Look: Mango Mojito

  • ⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • ⏳ Total Time: 5 minutes
  • 🍽️ Servings: 1 cocktail
  • 🥭 Flavor Profile: Sweet, tart, minty, bubbly, and tropical
  • 👌 Difficulty: Easy, perfect for a refreshing summer drink 

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I’m loving this fruity variation of the classic mojito because it adds a delicious tropical twist. Pairing mango with mint creates a balance of rich sweetness and crisp refreshment, making the overall taste feel lighter and more vibrant. It brings island vibes to any warm-weather occasion! And the best part, the drink is made and served in the same glass so there’s little cleanup. 

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Made with fresh mango: Naturally sweet and intensely fruity.
  • Ready in 5 minutes: No blender, shaker, or homemade mango syrup required.
  • Perfectly balanced: Sweet mango + tart lime + fresh mint + rum.
  • Easy to customize: Fresh or slightly thawed frozen mango both work.

Key Ingredients

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  • Mango: Ripe mango gives the cocktail natural sweetness and a stronger fresh-fruit flavor (and is the easiest to press/muddle). Use slightly thawed frozen mango, if you can’t find it fresh.
  • Fresh mint: Provides the classic mojito flavor and balances the sweetness of the mango.
  • White rum: Choose a high quality white rum like Bacardi Superior.
  • Lime juice: Fresh is always best!
  • Simple syrup: Equal parts sugar and hot water. Use bottled, honey syrup or agave as a substitution.
  • Club soda: Adds bubbles and keeps the drink refreshing. 
Mango Mojito in a tall ribbed glass, garnished with fresh mango, mint, lime, and pink flowers.

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How to Make Best Mango Mojito

Step 1: Prep your fruit by cutting the fresh mango into cubes. 

Step 2: Remove about 10 mint leaves from sprigs and gently clap them between your palms to release the natural oils. 

Step 3: Add mint leaves and simple syrup to a highball glass. Gently muddle to release the mint’s aromatic oils. 

Step 4: Then add the cubed mango, white rum and lime juice to the same glass. Gently press the mango with a bar spoon to release its juices. Leave the spoon in the glass for the next step.

Step 5: Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice. Churn the mixture with the bar spoon to combine. Add club soda, then top with more crushed ice.

Step 6: If desired, garnish with a mint sprig, mango slice, and edible flower.

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mango is the superior fruit to put in a mojito 🥭🍃 #ad The MANGO MOJITO has all the right flavors for your summer’s end party. bacardi Superior Rum, sweet mango, zesty lime juice, and fresh mint perfectly combine for a bright, refreshing, and gorgeous summer cocktail. Here’s to still cheersing to summer 🥂☀️ BACARDÍ MANGO MOJITO ◻️ 1 1/2 oz BACARDÍ Superior ◻️ 3/4 oz fresh lime juice ◻️ 3/4 oz soda ◻️ ½ oz simple syrup ◻️ Small handful of mint ◻️ Mango cubes ◻️ Crushed ice ◻️ Highball glass 1. In a highball glass, add BACARDÍ Superior rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and a splash of soda water. 2. Add mint leaves and mango chunks to the glass, gently pressing with a bar spoon to release their oils. Leave the spoon in the glass. 3. Fill ¾ of the glass with crushed ice. Churn the mixture with the bar spoon to combine. Top with crushed ice. 4. Garnish with a fresh mint to sprig. Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly crafted BACARDÍ Mango Mojito. #bacardi #bacardipartner #sipresponsibly

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Carolyn’s Tips for Making a Mango Mojito 

  • Muddle the mint gently: Press gently to release the mint’s oils without tearing it apart.
  • Frozen mango works too: If fresh, ripe mango isn’t available, use frozen mango that’s slightly thawed.
  • Mocktail version: To skip the buzz, replace the rum with coconut water or chilled hibiscus tea like my Hibiscus Mango Mojito Mocktail Recipe.

Mango Mojito FAQs

Can I use frozen mango in a mango mojito?

Yes. Let it thaw slightly so it’s soft enough to press with a bar spoon.

What kind of rum is best for a mango mojito?

White rum is ideal because its clean flavor allows the mango, mint, and lime to shine – Bacardi Superior is a good option. 

How do I make a mango mojito mocktail?

Omit the rum and consider increasing the club soda or replacing the rum with coconut water or chilled tea.

Is a mango mojito sweet?

It’s naturally fruity and lightly sweet, but the lime and mint balance the mango. The sweetness can be adjusted with the simple syrup.

Can I make a batch of mango mojitos?

Yes! Multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you need and combine the mint, mango, simple syrup, rum, and lime juice in a pitcher. Gently muddle or press with a muddler or wooden spoon. Add ice and club soda immediately before serving. Divide into glasses over more ice. 

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Mango Mojito in a tall ribbed glass, garnished with fresh mango, mint, lime, and pink flowers.
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Best Mango Mojito (Fresh Mango Rum Cocktail)

Servings: 1
Prep: 5 minutes
If you’re looking for a fresh, fruity twist on a classic mojito, then this mango mojito is the perfect choice. It takes just 5 minutes to make and the only ingredients you need are fresh mango, mint, lime juice, white rum, and club soda. The balanced tropical and minty flavors make it great for summer entertaining, happy hour or poolside sipping!
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Ingredients
 

  • 10 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/3 cup cubed mango
  • 1 1/2 oz white rum
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz club soda
  • Mango slice and edible flower, for garnish

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • To a highball glass, add mint leaves and simple syrup. Gently muddle to release the oils from the mint.
  • Add mango, white rum, and lime juice. Gently press the mango with a bar spoon to release its juices. Leave the spoon in the glass.
  • Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice. Churn the mixture with the bar spoon to combine. Add club soda, then top with more crushed ice
  • If desired, garnish with a mint sprig, mango slice, and edible flower.

Notes

  • Muddle the mint gently: Press gently to release the mint’s oils without tearing it apart.
  • Frozen mango works too: If fresh, ripe mango isn’t available, use frozen mango that’s slightly thawed.
  • Mocktail version: To skip the buzz, replace the rum with coconut water or chilled hibiscus tea like my Hibiscus Mango Mojito Mocktail Recipe.
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