19 Mojito Recipes That Are Minty and Refreshing

You don't have to be a a master mixologist to whip up a great drink at home—especially when it comes to mojitos. This Cuban cocktail is made with just a handful of simple ingredients—most (if not all) of which are probably in your kitchen right now: rum, mint, lime, sugar and soda water. The key to its ultra-refreshing flavor is getting the most out of your mint. A common way to do that is to use a technique called muddling. When a mojito recipe tells you to 'muddle the mint', that's just a fancy way of saying, 'gently smash the mint in the bottom of your glass to release its oils and amp up its flavor'.

No matter how you choose to make your mojito (and trust us, there are lots of delicous variations with fun add-ins) you're always going to need a tried-and-true recipe for the most basic version of the classic cocktail, like this one. Once you master it, you'll find that it's easy to riff on, too.

Hailing from Havana, Cuba, and rumored to be the favorite drink of Ernest Hemingway, the classic mojito is typically crafted with limes, mint, cane sugar, and rum — ingredients native to the Caribbean island.

While this cocktail isn't a mojito (strictly speaking) it will still give you all the sweet, herbal flavors you're craving. Ree swaps fresh mint for basil — and adds juicy strawberries for sweetness.

Ayesha Curry puts a fragrant spin on the classic mojito by steeping black tea with cardamom and cinnamon, then shaking it up with fresh mint, lemon juice and light rum.

The classic mojito gets a seasonal upgrade by muddling fresh black plums and sage with rum and a squeeze of lime, then topping it off with club soda. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's a surprisingly sophisticated sip that's perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.

No one can say no to a sweet and refreshing slushie spiked with rum. Hosting family and friends? Top with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime for a pretty presentation.

The best mojitos are often the simplest, with plenty of lime and mint. Valerie plays up the citrus in her version by adding fresh grapefuit juice and zest. Simple and delicious!

A simple way to give blackberry mojitos even more brightness? Use citrus-infused rum.

Without the rum, a mojito is still a fantastic beverage—a delicious a combination of sweet, tangy and herby flavors. We made this one especially for nonalcoholic consumption. The agave syrup gives the drink a little of the viscosity and amber flavor you might miss from the rum.

Orange pairs surprisingly well with lime juice, rum and mint. It's adds just a touch of sweetness without overpowering the other citrus and herb flavors.

This simple cocktail serves 4 — and is ready in just 10 minutes. Watermelon gives the mojitos a little extra sweetnes and ginger ale (used in place of club soda) add a nice, balanced spiciness.

This refreshing pitcher of limeade features all the elements you'd find in a classic mojito, including the rum!

Bobby keeps the ingredients straightforward for his version of the mojito but, instead of shaking everything together with ice, he blends the ingredients until frothy.

If you're a fan of sweet-and-spicy cocktails then Giada's take on the mojito is for you. She makes her own chili-infused rum to use in the drink. Just be sure to plan ahead; you'll need to leave the chili flakes and rum to steep for a full 24 hours.

This refreshing summertime sip gets a double does of fresh mint. We steep a few leaves with the tea — and then add more when we're mixing the cocktail.

Give your go-to mojito a tropical twist. Instead of topping it off with club soda, use chilled coconut water.

Enjoy mojitos year-round by jazzing up the classic cocktail with the addition of sweet-tart cranberries.

Give your mojitos a spicy kick by mixing them up with a homemade jalapeno simple syrup. This recipe will show you how.