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    Modified: May 30, 2025 · Published: Jun 28, 2024 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Lemon Ginger Mojito

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    This light, refreshing Lemon Ginger Mojito is perfect for summer. Made with fresh ingredients, it is sure to please.

    Lemon Ginger Mojito in a tall glass with a straw.

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    "I love this combination! It is light and refreshing! - Denise"

    I have been making a lot of mojitos recently. It is one of my favorite cocktails. Mojito mocktails are a delicious and fun alternative to soda.

    I made a lemon ginger mocktail mojito with ginger beer which inspired me to make this Lemon Ginger Mojito with minced ginger.

    If you want some extra sweetness, you could make this mojito with ginger beer. I personally like this version, because it is lighter and not as filling.

    Other rum recipes to try are my Peach Mojito, Cherry Mojito, Grapefruit Mojito, and Easy Peach Daiquiri Recipe.

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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • This lemon mojito recipe is made in minutes.
    • It is light and refreshing. It also tastes great as a mocktail.
    • It's a fun take on a classic.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Lemon Ginger Mojito ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice is best. I do not recommend store-bought lemon juice because it has additives. You could also use fresh lemonade and leave out the agave syrup from this recipe since lemonade is sweetened.
    • Fresh lime juice: I love key lime juice, but you could use another variety. When I republished this recipe I couldn't find key limes at my local grocery store.
    • Club soda: You could use another type of sparkling water.
    • Fresh mint leaves: Adds the minty flavor mojitos are known for. I have a mint plant that I grow indoors. It saves me a lot of money since I love mint so much. Spearmint (or sweet mint) is best for mojitos. Peppermint is too strong.
    • Ginger root: Fresh root is best. You could also use ginger syrup if you prefer a simple syrup.
    • Agave syrup: I like agave syrup because it has a neutral flavor. You could also use simple syrup.
    • Light rum: I use light rum, which is the classic mojito ingredient. It is also known as white rum or silver rum. You could also use vodka for a vodka mojito.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Mint, lemon juice, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with wooden spoon.

    Step 1: Add mint leaves, lemon juice, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Muddle to break up the mint leaves with a cocktail muddler or flat end of a wooden spoon.

    Mint leaves, lemon juice, lime juice, and ginger in a cocktail shaker with ice.

    Step 2: Add minced ginger, agave syrup, and light rum into the cocktail shaker along with ice. Give it a good shake.

    Lemon ginger mojito mixture being poured into a glass with ice.

    Step 3: Pour the mojito mixture into a tall glass (highball glass) with ice.

    Club soda being poured into glass.

    Step 4: Top with club soda. Garnish with lemon wedges or lime wedges.

    Lemon Ginger Mojito in a tall glass with a straw.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What soda water is best for mojitos?

    I prefer club soda, but you could use any sparkling water.

    How to make a mojito without lime?

    You can use lemon juice in place of lime juice.

    Other Cocktail Recipes

    • Grapefruit Basil Mojito
      Grapefruit Basil Mojito
    • Frozen Peach Daiquiri
      Frozen Peach Daiquiri
    • Frozen Cherry Daiquiri
      Frozen Cherry Daiquiri
    • Vegan White Russian
      Vegan White Russian

    If you tried this Lemon Ginger Mojito Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    I originally posted this recipe on June 20, 2015. I added new photos and text when I republished it.

    📋 Recipe

    Lemon Ginger Mojito in a tall glass with straw.
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    Lemon Ginger Mojito

    This light, refreshing Lemon Ginger Mojito is perfect for summer. Made with fresh ingredients, it is sure to please.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Cuban inspired
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 283kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • Cocktail shaker
    • Muddler or tip of wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons key lime juice
    • 6 mint leaves
    • 2 teaspoons ginger minced
    • 2 oz. light rum
    • 2 tablespoons agave syrup
    • club soda
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    Instructions

    • Add mint leaves, lemon juice, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Muddle to break up the mint leaves with a cocktail muddler or flat end of a wooden spoon.
    • Add minced ginger, agave syrup, and light rum into the cocktail shaker along with ice. Give it a good shake.
    • Pour the mojito mixture into a tall glass (highball glass) with ice.
    • Top with club soda.

    Notes

    Taste after 1 ounce to see how you like it. You can always add more rum, but you can't take it away.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results..

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    1. Denise says

      June 28, 2018 at 9:04 am

      I love this combination! It is light and refreshing!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        July 04, 2018 at 8:26 am

        Thanks Denise! I'm so glad that you like it!

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