Rhubarb Mojito
This fun and fruity twist on the classic Mojito uses rhubarb to add colour and umph to make up an awesome Rhubarb Mojito. Made with only 5 ingredients you can come check out my easy step-by-step directions to make this stunning Rhubarb Mojito cocktail.
I think I need to explain what led me to this Rhubarb Mojito – I have just ordered one of those barrel barbeques complete with a cool side barrel smoker. I have been wanting one for a loooooooooooooooooong time. As in at least 2 years.
What this means is that spring and summer are going to be filled with numerous catch ups over food filled barbeques with family, friends and friends of friends (an African thing) from near and far. And I am going to enjoy every single one of these gathering. Fun – here we come.
But barbeques also mean drinks – you know those cool cocktails that are good for bonding over, right? Especially as sometimes barbeques take a while to fire up and so drinks need to be on hand as guests turn up.
To start things off I turned to one of the classic cocktails – aka the mojito. But me being me, I could not just stick to the original version. I needed to add in that little twist in the form of some Rhubarb Syrup. So, my Rhubarb Mojito was born. I love the sweet and sourness the Rhubarb Syrup.
Rhubarb Mojito Tools
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A quick list of items you will need to make this Easy Rhubarb Mojito.
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- This lovely pitcher is just perfect for mixing the Mojito in for a crowd.
- Serve your Mojito in my favourite Mason Jars or these more colourful ones.
- Some measuring jugs or cups will be handy too.
- And a handy muddler too.
- This ice cube tray makes the perfect sized ice cubes for your cocktail.
How To Make Rhubarb Mojito
- Step 1. Combine the mint, rhubarb, lime juice and sugar syrup in a glass and crush the mint leaves as you mix.
- Step 2. Then stir in the rum.
- Step 3. Top with some ice and soda water, garnish and serve.
How To Make Rhubarb Syrup
- Step 1. Make the Rhubarb Syrup by combining the rhubarb, sugar and water in a pan until the sugar is dissolved. Then simmer until the rhubarb is soft.
- Step 2. Then let the syrup cool, strain it and use it to make cocktails or store.
This Rhubarb Mojito is all things warm weather, outdoors, barbeques, parties and holidays. And as the rhubarb syrup makes enough for a gazillion cocktails you can easily whip up enough Rhubarb Mojitos to feed a crowd. Just the drink, right?
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Please enjoy drinks sensibly. The NHS recommendation is that you do not regularly exceed 3-4 units for men and 2-3 units for women a day.
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Rhubarb mojito
Ingredients
For the rhubarb mojito:
- Small handful of mint leaves
- Juice from 1 lime
- 60 ml (0.25 cup) rhubarb syrup
- 60 ml (0.25 cup) white rum, I used Captain Morgan White Rum
- Ice
- Soda water to taste
To garnish:
- Mint leaves
- Lime slices
- Rhubarb slices
For the rhubarb syrup:
- 150 g (5.3 oz) sliced rhubarb
- 150 g (0.75 cup) sugar
- 180 ml (0.75 cup) water
Instructions
For the rhubarb mojito:
- Combine the mint, lime juice and rhubarb syrup in a glass and crush the mint leaves as you mix.
- Then stir in the rum.
- Top with some ice and soda water before garnishing with mint, lime slices and rhubarb.
For the rhubarb syrup:
- Make the syrup by combining the rhubarb, sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat till the sugar is dissolved. Then simmer away covered for 20 min until the rhubarb is soft.
- Then let the syrup cool before straining out the rhubarb and storing the syrup in clean jar in the fridge or using at once.
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Ohhh yum! I love mojitos and I never know what to do with rhubarb so this is perfect!
How pretty is this mojito! Love the hues and it’s definitely a drink to make for parties. Such a creative idea Bintu, you got me hooked. 🙂
I bought one of those BBQs last summer and am loving it and it has already had a couple of airings this year… Great sounding drink.
My rhubarb is just starting to bud in my garden. We finally have some warm days so it won’t be too long until harvest time. I know what I’m going to make….Rhubarb Mojitos! Thanks for a great recipe!!!
What a pretty drink!
These photos are gorgeous! I haven’t haven’t had rhubarb in a drink, but I certainly need to try this.
Oh wow this sounds as delish as it looks! I’m such a fan of mojitos but never thought to add (or even make!) rhubarb syrup before – super keen to give it a try!
Oooo..rhubarb mojito sounds so delicious. I was actually looking for a new cocktail recipe to try this weekend and I think I got it.
These sound as delicious as they look! Perfect for enjoying around your new BBQ set-up. Those things produce some amazing meals – I suspect you’re in for a stellar summer of eating! 🙂
This is so perfect and a Mother’s Day refresher.
Exactly 🙂
With summer party season just around the corner (I hope) these will be perfect for entertaining. Not only do they look beautiful…they sound delicious too.
🙂
STUNNING photos and colors. Beautifully developed cocktail. I wouldn’t mind one now, but a little early in the day.
It is always 5pm somewhere rigtht?
OMG, look at this Rhubarb Cocktail !!! I absolutely love the light pink color along with the contrast of mint leaves. It looks so pretty and would make a perfect drink for summer parties or even Mother’s Day.
I know right?
What a fun idea! It looks so refreshing, mojitos are one of my favorite drinks! And always love that Captain Morgan rum!!
Captain Morgan is a firm favourite round here.