As a traditional beverage of Cuba, mojito has become quite popular today. On hot summer days, nothing is better than having a raspberry mojito to cool down. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to immediately make this extremely refreshing and eye-catching mojito!
1. Raspberry Mojito
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Raspberry Mojito For 1 glass
Soda 150 ml White rum 60 ml Raspberries 5 pieces Lime 1/2 piece Mint 10 leaves Sugar 1 teaspoon Ice cubes a little
What is Rum?
- Rum is a type of strong alcohol often used as an ingredient in cocktails such as: mojito, pina colada,…
- Rum is created by distilling fermented sugarcane juice or molasses, and can be distilled up to about 95% ALC.
- In addition to being used as a cocktail ingredient, rum is also enjoyed straight. A glass of rum is usually accompanied by a slice of lime.
How to make Raspberry Mojito
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Final product
The raspberry mojito has a sweet and sour taste, and its color is very eye-catching. This is definitely a refreshing drink on hot sunny days.
What are you waiting for? Try it right away to enjoy with your family; it only takes a little time to have a delicious mojito!
2. Blue raspberry Mojito
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Blue raspberry Mojito For 1 glass
Soda 150 ml Raspberries 5 fruits Lime 1/2 fruit Mint 8 leaves White rum 60 ml Raspberry vodka 15 ml Blue Curacao 15 ml Simple syrup 2 tablespoons Ice cubes a little
What is simple syrup?
- Syrup (sugar syrup) is a type of ingredient originating from Egypt, used for mixing cocktails. There are many types of syrup, among which simple syrup is noteworthy.
- Simple syrup is a type of simple syrup, prepared in a ratio of 2 parts sugar to 1 part water.
- Simple syrup serves to create color and a characteristic sweetness for various types of cocktails.
What is Blue Curacao?
- Blue Curacao is a very popular type of liqueur in mixology. Blue Curacao liqueur originates from the island Curacao, and is made from the laraha fruit.
- Blue Curacao has a distinctive ocean blue color, very eye-catching and has a very characteristic aroma. This is an essential ingredient in cocktail mixing.
Where to buy simple syrup, rum, raspberry vodka, blue Curacao?
- You can find ingredients such as simple syrup, rum, raspberry vodka, blue Curacao at supermarkets or stores that sell mixology supplies, liquor stores,… near where you live.
- Or if you find it inconvenient to buy directly at the store, you can order the above ingredients through e-commerce sites, online shopping websites,…
- However, it is important to note that no matter where you buy, you should consider choosing reputable places.
How to make Blue Raspberry Mojito
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Prepare the ingredients
You remove the stems from the raspberries, then wash them clean and let them drain. For the lime, you cut it into small pieces.
As for the mint leaves, you remove any damaged leaves, then wash them clean with water.
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Prepare Blue Raspberry Mojito
You add lemon slices, a few mint leaves, 2 raspberries, and 2 tablespoons of simple syrup into the glass. Next, use a spoon to muddle the ingredients until smooth.
After muddling, you alternately arrange ice cubes, raspberries, and mint leaves until the glass is full. Then, you sequentially add 60ml of rum, 15ml of raspberry vodka, and 150ml of soda into the glass.
Finally, you add 15ml of blue Curacao into the mixture. You can also garnish with a few mint leaves to make the mojito look more attractive!
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Final Product
The blue raspberry mojito has a very eye-catching ocean blue color. With the sweet and light taste from raspberries, simple syrup, the refreshing taste from soda, and the coolness of mint leaves, it will give you a wonderful feeling while enjoying, especially on hot sunny days.
3. Non-Alcoholic Blue Raspberry Mojito
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Non-Alcoholic Blue Raspberry Mojito Serves 1 glass
Raspberries 10 pieces Lemon 1/2 piece Mint 10 leaves Soda 150 ml Sugar 1 teaspoon Ice cubes A little
How to make non-alcoholic raspberry mojito
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Prepare the ingredients
Remove the stems from the raspberries, then wash them and let them drain. For the mint leaves, after discarding the damaged parts, wash them thoroughly with water.
Next, cut the lime into small pieces.
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Mix the non-alcoholic raspberry mojito
Add the raspberries, mint leaves, and 1 teaspoon of sugar into a blender and blend for about 1 minute. However, do not blend too finely!
Next, pour the blended mixture into a glass, add ice cubes, and pour in the soda. Now, just use a straw to stir well and you can enjoy!
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Final Product
The raspberry mojito looks very attractive with its eye-catching red color from the raspberries. The special thing about this mojito is that it contains no alcohol, making it extremely suitable for those who are trying mojito for the first time.
You will feel refreshed when enjoying a glass of non-alcoholic raspberry mojito that is both sour and sweet on a hot and stuffy day.
What is soda water?
- In our country, soda water is known as a refreshing drink. Soda is a general term for sugary soft drinks like Coca Cola, Pepsi,…
- However, to be more precise, soda is a type of carbonated mineral water. Its components include non-alcoholic water, CO2, flavoring agents, and it may or may not contain sugar. Soda provides a refreshing feeling to the drinker.
- Soda water can be consumed directly or used as an ingredient to mix some other types of beverages.
How to choose fresh raspberries
- When buying, you can pick up the raspberries; if the berries have a moderate softness, they are delicious. Conversely, if they are mushy, they may be spoiled.
- You should choose berries that feel firm to the touch, have a plump appearance, and especially should be dark in color.
- Absolutely do not buy raspberries that have a strange smell as this may be a sign of spoilage.
How to choose fresh lemons
- About aroma: fresh lemons will have a light characteristic fragrance. If you smell a strong, pungent odor, it may indicate the lemon contains chemicals and should not be purchased.
- About appearance: those with smooth, shiny skin, not rough or lumpy are the good ones.
- About size: you should choose lemons of moderate size that feel heavy in your hand. Those are the juicy and fresh ones.
- About color: those with bright green color, thin skin, and no mold are fresh and juicy.
- Additionally, you should also avoid buying lemons that are dark green or have yellow spots on the skin.
Characteristics of mint leaves
- The mint plant, also known as southern mint, is a type of herbaceous plant commonly grown outdoors.
- The mint plant has a fragrant smell, growing about 20 – 40cm tall. The plant has many short branches, which are brown in color.
- Mint leaves are simple leaves, shaped like lance or oval, with serrated edges. The leaves are green, with the top side darker than the underside. The characteristic of mint leaves is their fragrant smell and cool taste.
What is a Mojito?
- A Mojito is a very famous cocktail and a traditional drink of Cuba with countless variations.
- The Mojito combines the sour taste of lime, the sweetness of sugar or fruits, the sharp fragrance of mint leaves, a bit of spiciness from rum, and other ingredients.
- This is a popular drink, especially in summer, due to the combination of ingredients that creates a refreshing, invigorating sensation for the drinker.
With 3 ways to make raspberry mojito that TasteVN just shared, I hope you will be able to create a wonderful refreshing drink for yourself and your family during the summer days. Let’s get started right away. Wishing you success.
