What is a cocktail muddler?

A muddler is essentially used like a pestle to mash cocktail ingredients at the bottom of a glass to release their flavors. It's typically used for fruits , herbs and spices. They're typically made out of wood, stainless steel or stone and have a long thin handle so they can reach the bottom of a tall glass or cocktail shaker.

Can you use something other than mint in a mojito?

Yes! While mint is traditional (and we think tastes most flavorful and fresh), you can substitute fresh mint with another herb if preferred. A few options include basil, thyme, rosemary or tarragon. A mix of herbs would work, too.

Where did the Mojito originate from?

The mojito originated in Havana, Cuba. Allegedly looking for an effective medicine , a small boarding party turned to the local tribes, and came back with a bounty of local ingredients: an early form of rum, lime, sugarcane juice, and mint.

Easy Passion Fruit Mojito - Crowded Kitchen

Description

Sweet, tart and refreshing, this easy Passion Fruit Mojito is a tropical take on a classic cocktail. With rum, passion fruit juice, lime, and a bit of sugar, this mojito will make you feel like you're on vacation with every sip.

Ingredients

Units Scale

3 fl ounces passion fruit juice
2 fl ounces white rum
3/4 fl ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (or regular granulated sugar)
8 large mint leaves, torn (plus more for garnish)
Optional: 1/2 of a passion fruit (seeds and juice)

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Instructions

Add lime juice, sugar and mint leaves to a tall cocktail glass. Muddle gently to release the oil from the mint leaves and macerate the sugar. Don't over-muddle – if the mint is too bruised, it will start to taste bitter.
Fill the glass with ice, then pour in the passion fruit juice, lime juice, and rum. Stir well to combine. Optional: garnish with a passion fruit half and a sprig of mint.

Notes

Rum: You can used dark (spiced) rum if preferred, but it will have a much stronger flavor than white rum. White rum is traditional in a mojito.

Add some bubbles: If you enjoy the carbonation of a classic mojito, you can add a splash of club soda or sparkling water to your cocktail.

Garnish: We love to garnish these passion fruit mojitos with a sprig of mint and a passion fruit half, to feature some of the cocktail ingredients. You can even scoop some of the passion fruit seeds directly into the cocktail for extra flavor.

What to do if you don't have a muddler: If you don't have a muddler, you can use the handle of a wooden spoon to mash the mint. It won't work as well as a muddler, but it should do the trick.

Passion fruit is ripe when the exterior of the fruit is extremely wrinkly. If the exterior is smooth, it's not ripe.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Cocktails
Method: Shaker
Cuisine: Cuban

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 254
Sugar: 28.3 g
Sodium: 9.9 mg
Fat: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 31.3 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 1 g