Royal Mojito
A Mojito topped with Champagne instead of soda.
Muddled · Highball · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 14% ABV
Ingredients
- 8 leaves Mint leaves
- 25 ml Fresh lime juice
- 20 ml Sugar syrup
- 45 ml White rum
- 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Add 8 mint leaves
- Add 25 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 20 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Muddle gently
- Add ice
- Pour 45 ml white rum into the glass
- Top with 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Churn
- Garnish
About the Royal Mojito
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
Royal Mojito FAQ
What's in a Royal Mojito?
8 leaves mint leaves, 25 ml fresh lime juice, 20 ml sugar syrup, 45 ml white rum, 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with mint sprig.
How strong is a Royal Mojito?
About 14% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Royal Mojito?
Neither. Muddle the fresh ingredients in the glass, add crushed ice and churn with a spoon.
What glass do you serve a Royal Mojito in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
