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This refreshing elderflower mojito cocktail is a floral twist on the classic mojito. White rum, lime juice and fresh mint meet St Germain elderflower liqueur for a lightly sweet, crisp and elegant drink. Topped with sparkling soda water and garnished with mint, lime or edible flowers, it’s beautiful enough for entertaining and simple enough for any warm-weather afternoon. Whether you serve it at brunch, a garden party or just on the patio, it’s sure to impress.
This elderflower mojito cocktail blends rum, lime juice, mint and elderflower liqueur into a fizzy, floral drink that’s ideal for warm days and elegant occasions.
Also try strawberry lemonade jello shots, butterscotch white Russians, strawberry daiquiris, and passion fruit martinis.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make: Shake, pour and top with soda water for a no-fuss cocktail.
Light and refreshing: Ideal for summer sipping or garden parties.
Elegant presentation: Garnish with mint or edible flowers for a stunning finish.
Floral flavor: Elderflower adds a unique, sweet twist to the traditional mojito.
Elderflower Mojito Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Lime juice: Adds tartness and brightness to balance the sweetness.
White rum: The smooth, crisp base spirit in this mojito variation.
St Germain elderflower liqueur: Brings floral sweetness and complexity.
Turbinado sugar: A coarse sugar that helps muddle the mint and adds depth.
Mint leaves: Fresh and fragrant, they define the mojito’s signature flavor.
Soda water: Adds bubbles and lightens the drink.
Lime wedges, mint or edible flowers: Optional garnishes for a fresh and festive touch.
How to Make an Elderflower Mojito Cocktail
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Muddle the base: In a shaker, muddle mint leaves, turbinado sugar and lime juice.
Add spirits and ice: Pour in the rum and elderflower liqueur. Add a few ice cubes and shake.
Pour into glasses: Fill flutes or cocktail glasses with ice, then pour the cocktail mixture in.
Top and garnish: Add soda water to each glass, then garnish with lime, mint or flowers if liked.
Substitutions and Variations
Use a different liqueur: Elderflower syrup or another floral liqueur can be used if St Germain is unavailable.
Make it zero proof: Skip the alcohol and use elderflower cordial with extra lime and soda water.
Switch the spirit: Try gin or vodka instead of rum for a new spin.
Serving Suggestions
With a summery salad: Enjoy a plate of peach panzanella or seafood pasta salad with your cocktail.
With appetizers: Any of these spring appetizers would be good with elderflower mojitos, or you might prefer an Italian antipasto board or perhaps smoked shrimp.
How to Store Elderflower Mojitos
Store: Keep leftover mojito refrigerated and use within a couple of days. You’ll need to stir it before serving.
Freeze: You could try freezing it to make elderflower slushies!
Top Tips
Muddle gently: Press just enough to release the oils from the mint without tearing it.
Chill your glassware: A cold glass keeps the drink crisp and refreshing.
Don’t overfill with soda: Leave room at the top so the drink stays balanced.
Use fresh ingredients: Fresh lime and mint make a noticeable difference in flavor.
Elderflower Mojito FAQs
You can make elderflower mojito a day or so ahead of time. Keep it (without ice) in a pitcher or container and remember to stir it well before serving. Don’t add the club soda until you’ve poured the mojitos into glasses.
A Collins glass, which is tall and thin, is the classic choice but I like to use champagne flutes. The elderflower mojito just looks so elegant and appetizing in those.
Turbinado sugar is another name for raw sugar. Although some recipes for mojito call for white sugar or simple syrup, it’s also pretty good with the turbinado sugar if you have it. The large crystals aren’t refined like granulated white sugar and they add a warm sweetness to the taste of the mojito. The large turbinado crystals might not all dissolve, adding some texture to the cocktail.
Elderflower Mojito Rum Cocktail Recipe
Elderflower Mojito Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 Ounces lime juice
- 2 Ounces white rum
- 4 Ounces St Germain elderflower liqueur
- 1 Tablespoon turbinado raw sugar
- 8 mint leaves
- soda water
Optional Garnishes
- lime wedges
- mint leaves
- edible flowers
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker place the mint leaves, turbinado sugar, and lime juice. Muddle together.
- Add in the white rum, St Germain, and a few ice cubes. Shake vigorously for a few seconds.
- Pour into 2 serving glasses filled with ice, when pouring the drink fill about ¾ the way full.
- Top the drink off with soda water.
- Garnish with limes, mint leaves, and/or edible flowers if liked.
Notes
Chill your glassware: A cold glass keeps the drink crisp and refreshing.
Don’t overfill with soda: Leave room at the top so the drink stays balanced.
Use fresh ingredients: Fresh lime and mint make a noticeable difference in flavor.
Nutrition
This elderflower mojito cocktail is a beautiful, balanced drink perfect for warm days and outdoor gatherings. The combination of white rum, lime and elderflower gives it a refreshing, elegant flavor, while mint and soda water keep it light and fizzy. Garnish with mint, lime or edible flowers for a show-stopping presentation. Whether you’re serving two or ten, this cocktail delivers charm and flavor in every sip.
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This looks amazing! I need to get this liqueur