One of my favorite parts of having a backyard garden is making new recipes! Since my mint is sort of taking over, I needed to find something quick.
A mojito sounded like the perfect drink for my little problem.

I’ve never made a mojito at home before, but I figured I’d try! After seeing how easy it was, I’ll definitely be making it again.
Here’s the ingredients you’ll need:
- 10 mint leaves
- 1/2 lime juiced or 4 ounces
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces of white rum (I used lime flavored)
- 3 ounces of seltzer
- Ice
The first thing you need to do is collect your mint! You can get some at stores or in your backyard. This is what I’ve been working with lately…

My little garden smells so good, but it’s a lot of mint. I cut off two stems. They gave me the perfect amount of leaves and there’s still a ton of mint left.
After you figure out your mint situation, the fun begins.
The first thing you need to do is muddle your mint. I personally don’t have specific bar equipment, but I’m guessing it’d be easier. Honestly, I used the back of my spoon and it seemed to work pretty well.
Then, add your muddled mint, lime juice, rum, and simple syrup in a glass or cocktail shaker with ice. Again, I didn’t have a cocktail shaker, but I shook them with a glass and plastic cup.
It worked so I’m pretty impressed with my ingenuity.
Then, strain your mojito mixture in a glass filled with ice. Top the rest of it off with seltzer. After, you can garnish with extra mint or a lime wedge.

After you’re all done, enjoy it!
I love the taste of mint, so I added extra in there. It ended up tasting amazing, especially after letting it sit for a little bit before I drank it. It just tasted extra minty.
Hopefully I’ll be able to try and make a mint julep sometime this summer too. I have more than enough mint to experiment with! Once I find a recipe that I love, I’ll share it on here. Fingers crossed it goes as easily as this Backyard Mint Mojito.
Let me know what your favorite summer drink or refreshment is in the comments. If you tried this recipe, tell me how yours tasted too!
Enjoy!

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Love this recipe and I have mint growing as well and can put good use to it! Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for reading! It was a great drink.
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Your mint plant is so beautiful – just look at those leaves! I love how you made a drink out of it and to be honest, I am now craving one! I can’t wait to try this over the weekend. We need something as its currently it’s been scorching!
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Thank you! I can’t believe it’s taken off like it has! Makes me smile. Hopefully you’ll be able to drink one this weekend!
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That looks great. I don’t drink alcohol but it looks refreshing!
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I wonder if there’s a similar non-alcoholic recipe!
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This mint mojito seems so refreshing and perfect for the summer months here in FL.
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Yes! It really was refreshing. I could have drank a lot more!
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I don’t drink, but I am pretty sure my sister will love this. I will share this with her. Thanks!
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I hope she likes it!
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Ooooh I am going to have to try this out this summer.
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You’ll love it!
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i love mojitos – such a great summer drink!! I am pregnant so i will have to wait until next year!
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It’ll be a nice treat for next year then 🙂
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It looks delicious! I think I might need to try it
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It sure was yummy. I’ve made them a few more times since.
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I also love the idea of going to our backyard to mix something up. I’ve been wanting a drink so this mint mojito recipe is right on time.
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Yay! I hope you get to make one soon. I need to get more basil!
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Ooooh, yum! We’re growing mint in our garden this year- perfect use!
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It grows so fast! I love it!
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Omg yum! I love Mojito’s and I can’t wait to try this recipe. Perfect for summer!
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I hope you like it as much as I do. They’re the best summer drinks.
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I don’t drink but I was thinking to make it nonalcoholic, blending it with ice could make like a lime-mint sushi.
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That would be SO good! I love that idea. I’m all for making nonalcoholic mock-tails for my daughter. I’ll try and look up a recipe too.
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Perfect for a hot day! I love the idea of using lime flavored rum too!
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I think the lime flavored rum made it taste even better!
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I love mojito!! Thank you for this post! Will try it soon!
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I hope you like the recipe as much as I do!
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I love mojito! Thanks for this recipe!
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Thank you!
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This sounds so yummy! Will def make it soon!!!
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