This Fresh Grapefruit Mojito is a refreshing cocktail for a hot night…if you’ve got fresh mint from the garden, so much the better!

Looking for a refreshing twist on the classic mojito? My grapefruit mojito recipe infuses the citrusy tang of pink grapefruit with cool mint and a hint of sweetness for a delightful summer drink. It’s perfect for enjoying on a warm patio or unwinding after a long day.

I love to use spearmint from my herb garden for a brighter flavor compared to peppermint. But feel free to experiment with whichever mint you prefer!

Spearmint has a subtler, sweeter flavor often described as refreshing.
Peppermint packs a stronger punch with a pronounced minty taste and a cooling sensation due to a higher menthol content. It can have a subtle peppery kick.

The combination of pink grapefruit juice, lime, and rum creates a perfectly balanced and flavorful base, while the sparkling water adds a touch of fizz and keeps things light. So grab your favorite glass and whip up this delicious pink grapefruit mojito – it’s sure to become your new go-to summer cocktail!

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Fresh Grapefruit Mojito

5 from 1 vote

A super refreshing grapefruit mojito is a summer rum cocktail with a citrusy twist.

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Prep Time:5

Total Time:5

Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 handful fresh mint leaves, spearmint is best.
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice, about 1/2 a grapefruit.
juice of 1 lime
2 shots light rum, about 3 ounces.
1 tsp Rose’s Lime Juice, more or less to taste
scoop of ice
Pellegrino or other sparkling water

Instructions

You can do this in a cocktail mixer if you want, but I do it right in the glass. Put the mint leaves in the bottom of a tall glass along with the sugar and smash them a bit with the back of a spoon. If you have a muddler, use it.
Add the grapefruit juice, fresh lime, rum, Rose's, along with the ice. Stir gently.
Fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water.
Garnish with a lime wedge and more mint leaves.
Be sure to taste your drink and adjust it to suit you!

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Course: cocktail

Cuisine: American

Author: Sue Moran

Keyword: cocktail, drinks, rum, summer

Nutrition

Calories: 253 kcal · Carbohydrates: 16 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 0.2 g · Saturated Fat: 0.01 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g · Sodium: 3 mg · Potassium: 172 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 10 g · Vitamin A: 40 IU · Vitamin C: 37 mg · Calcium: 28 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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Notes:

Try this with other citrus like blood orange or tangerine.
In my How to Make Homemade Fruit Liquer post I show you how to use all kinds of fruits to make customized liqueurs.

Questions and Reviews

Averie @ Averie Cooks says:

this would be perfect right now! It’s almost 5 o clock 🙂

Ellen B Cookery says:

I think I “need” a mojito 🙂

beti says:

this is jist perfect! it’s extremely hot outside and I’m really craving this mojito

Heather @girlichef.com says:

This sounds like just the thing I need – love the blush!

Sue/the view from great island says:

Me too, Stephanie, I’ve also been planting lots of it so I can just grab it when I need it.

Stephanie says:

How refreshing! I like the photo of the mint leaves floating around. A perfect summer drink. I’ve been putting mint in everything lately.

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