Can you make mojitos in advance

This easy mojito recipe can be made virgin or with rum or vodka, and also includes steps for making homemade mint simple syrup. This bright and bold drink is perfect for serving at all of your get togethers that deserve a bit of flair. Guests will know right away they are in for a good time when you whip out a Pitcher of Mojitos brimming with fresh lime juice and mint leaves!

Whether you choose to make your boozy beverages with rum or vodka — or even as virgin mojitos — this fun recipe with homemade mint simple syrup is sure to set just the right tone for your gatherings.

First off, a great mint mojito should include just the right sweet simple syrup. To make mint simple syrup you, well, simply need water, granulated sugar , and fresh mint leaves.

I also like to use some extra lime slices and mint leaves to garnish the glasses. You can purchase pre-made simple syrup from the store. However, a homemade simple syrup really makes this mojito recipe extra special. You can choose to leave-in or strain-out out the mint leaves. I like to keep them in because they have a softer texture than fresh mint leaves. No mint muddling required! The base for this mojito recipe can be prepped ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator until ready to par-tay!

First, set out a large pitcher and pour in the rum, mint simple syrup, and lime juice. Stir to combine. You now can stick the whole pitcher in the fridge for up to a day, or continue preparing to serve mint mojitos immediately. When ready to enjoy, stir in the club soda and fill the pitcher with ice and lime slices, if you like. Garnish the glasses with fresh mint leaves and lime rounds or wedges. Pour the mojito into glasses and serve. For an extra fancy and sweet treat, you can rim the glass with lime juice and raw sugar.

Absolutely you can make a pitcher of mint Mojitos with vodka! Just substitute the same amount of white rum traditionally used in this recipe with your favorite vodka. For a yummy batch of non-alcoholic virgin Mojitos, simply swap the rum or vodka for ginger ale, sparkling water, or even just more club soda. Include other fresh fruits , like sliced strawberries, to create delicious fruity flavor combinations.

You can also try some of our other refreshing recipes, like Raspberry Mojitos with Basil or Frozen Coconut Mojitos — perfect for summer! Making this recipe? Your email address will not be published. Pour evenly into 6 ice-filled glasses.

Garnish glasses with lime peel strips and mint sprigs. Southern Living Recipes Pitcher Mojitos. Pitcher Mojitos. Rating: Unrated. By Southern Living. Pin Print More. Gallery Pitcher Mojitos. Credit: Caitlin Bensel. Recipe Summary test active:. Be the first to rate and review! No ratings or reviews yet. Close this dialog window Review this recipe. Muddle sugar and mint leaves together in pitcher until leaves are well broken down.

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Most helpful positive review Alexis Covert. Rating: 5 stars. This was my first attempt on making a mojito and after all the sites I went to I finally gave up and just picked this one. It's amazing I haven't had a mojito this good in a while. It's easy quick and delicious. Good stuff :D Read More. Most helpful critical review Anonymous.