• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Inside The Rustic Kitchen
  • Recipe Index
  • FREE Italian Food Club
  • Tips & Tricks
  • About Us & Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • My Recipe Box
  • About us
  • Subscribe!
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Limoncello Mojito Cocktail

    Published: Apr 11, 2019, Last updated: Oct 27, 2020 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

    3109 shares
    • Facebook
    • Yummly
    • Reddit
    Recipe Print
    A collage image of a limoncello mojito cocktail

    A Mojito Cocktail with a fun Italian twist, this cocktail is made with limoncello, fresh lemons and plenty of mint. It's super refreshing, delicious and perfect for sipping on when the sun is shining!

    Two limoncello mojito cocktails garnished with mint and lemon

    Hands up if you love a cocktail!!

    I loveee cocktails like a simple but iconic Aperol Spritz or my Rose Cointreau Cocktail and for two main reasons one, they delicious (obv) and two, they're made with so few ingredients it ain't gonna break the bank. Woop!

    So How's this Mojito Cocktail Different?

    It's still got all the mint and all the rum but instead of fresh lime I've used juicy and zingy lemons and a good measure of limoncello because it's just too good!

    This mojito is incredibly refreshing and perfect for sipping on a hot and sunny afternoon or well, just because (my excuse the majority of the time).

    How to Make a Limoncello Mojito Cocktail - Step By Step

    Put the mint leaves, sugar and fresh lemon in a large cocktail shaker and muddle, bashing the lemon and mint until most of the juice is released (photos 1-4).

    Step by step photos for making a limoncello mojito cocktail

    Add the limoncello and run and top the shaker with ice. Shake until thoroughly mixed and ice cold. Divide the cocktail between two high ball glasses filled with ice and top up with soda water. Garnish with mint and lemon if desired (photos5 & 6).

    Two step by step photos of making a limoncello mojito with mint

    Which Rum is Best to Use to Make a Mojito?

    I like to use a white rum for this cocktail not only for the flavour but because a dark rum would change the colour making it brown and cloudy rather than clean and light. 

    Snacks that Go perfectly with Cocktails

    As much as I love a cocktail it wouldn't be complete without some little nibbles to go along with it. Dips are always an easy one, why not try my Sour Cream Pesto Dip or Taleggio White Bean Dip. 

    Deep Fried Sausage Stuffed Olives are always a winner or you can go for some super easy Crostini and serve them with some cured meats and cheese, yum!

    Top Tips for Making a Limoncello Mojito

    • Go for a good quality limoncello (homemade is best and way cheaper) but cheap store-bought varieties are often made with artificial lemon powders and don't taste nice.
    • Make sure to fill the glass with ice to keep the drink nice and chilled.
    • Bashing the mint and lemon juice releases a ton of flavour and juice. Make sure to do it with a wooden pestle if you don't have a cocktail kit so you don't break the glass.
    • To make it virgin (without alcohol) replace the rum and limoncello with a good fizzy lemonade such as San Pellegrino Limonata and garnish with more mint. It'll be super refreshing and zingy without the booze!

    A close up of a mojito cocktail garnished with mint leaves

    More Fun Cocktails You Might Like:

    • Blood Orange Cocktail – Gin & Thyme
    • Sparkling Limoncello Cocktail
    • Cointreau Rose Cocktail With Strawberries
    • Aperol Spritz Cocktail

    If you’ve tried this Limoncello Mojito Cocktail or any other recipe on the blog please let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW MEon FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more delicious food and what I’m getting up to.

    Step By Step Photos AboveMost of our recipes come with step by step photos, helpful tips and tricks to make it perfectly first time and even video!
    Save RecipeSaved!
    Prevent your screen from going dark
    Print Pin
    5 from 1 vote

    Limoncello Mojito Cocktail

    A Mojito Cocktail with a fun Italian twist, this cocktail is made with limoncello, fresh lemons and plenty of mint. It's super refreshing and delicious, perfect for sipping on when the sun is shining!
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Modern Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 2 cocktails
    Calories 218kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 3 large sprigs fresh mint plus extra for garnish
    • 2 shots limoncello
    • 2 shots white rum
    • soda water for topping
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 lemon cut into wedges
    • Ice

    Equipment

    • Cocktail shaker or large glass
    • Cocktail muddles or wooden pestle

    Instructions

    • Put the mint leaves,sugar and fresh lemon in a large cocktail shaker and muddle, bashing the lemon and mint until most of the juice is released.
    • Add the limoncello and run and top the shaker with ice. Shake until thoroughly mixed and ice cold.
    • Divide the cocktail between to high ball glasses filled with ice and top up with soda water. Garnish with mint and lemon if desired.

    Notes

    • Go for a good quality limoncello (homemade is best and way cheaper) but cheap store-bought varieties are often made with artificial lemon powders and don't taste nice.
    • Make sure to fill the glass with ice to keep the drink nice and chilled.
    • Bashing the mint and lemon juice releases a ton of flavour and juice. Make sure to do it with a wooden pestle if you don't have a cocktail kit so you don't break the glass.
    • To make it virgin (without alcohol) replace the rum and limoncello with a good fizzy lemonade such as San Pellegrino Limonata and garnish with more mint. It'll be super refreshing and zingy without the booze!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 29.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg
    Helpful Info for All Recipes
    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise
    • When I use canned or jarred tomatoes of any kind I always use Cirio or Mutti brands for the best results and flavour.
    • All vegetables are medium sized unless stated otherwise
    • All recipes are tested and developed using a fan (convection) oven
    • Find out more about how nutrition is calculated.
    • Check out our must have Italian Pantry Staples.
    • You can also find all our Essential Kitchen Tools for Italian Cooking.
    Did you try this recipe?Mention @insidetherustickitchen or tag #insidetherustickitchen! We'd love you see what you're getting up to in the kitchen!

    More Drinks

    • Martini Macchiato Cocktail
    • Puccini Cocktail
    • Americano Cocktail
    • Homemade Limoncello - Quick & Easy Recipe

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Nathan

      July 22, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      Love this cocktail it’s perfect for summer!5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        July 22, 2019 at 3:35 pm

        It so is, thanks Nathan!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Ciao, we're Emily and Nathan. Our years living in Italy taught us how to cook authentic and delicious Italian food. We're here to help you put a beautiful meal on the table with tried and tested recipes you can trust. more about us!

    As seen in

    A collage of high profile online publication logos

    Popular Recipes

    • Tiramisu - Authentic Recipe!
    • Mushroom Ravioli With Parmesan Cream Sauce
    • Eggplant Parmigiana (Parmigiana di Melanzane)
    • Italian Beef Ragu - A Classic Recipe
    • Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Cream Sauce
    • Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce - Quick, Easy & Delicious

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Us & Contact
    • Privacy Policy & Disclosure
    • Accessibility Statement

    My Recipe Box

    • Sign up for email updates and save all your favourite recipes!

    Recipes

    • Pasta
    • Mains
    • Desserts

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    Copyright © 2022 Inside the Rustic Kitchen

    3109 shares