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Mojito Refresher Recipe

Inspired by The Ranch at Las Colinas
Time15m
Serves4

The Mojito Refresher takes a classic favorite and gives it a creative twist. Lemon, pineapple, cucumber, and mint come together in a medley of fresh flavors, sweetened with agave and topped with the gentle spice of ginger ale.

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Ingredients

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Mojito Base

Finish & Garnish

Method

Mojito Base

1

Prepare cucumber puree

Place the diced cucumber in a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth, about 20–30 seconds. If desired, strain through a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl to remove pulp for a smoother drink (optional).

2

Muddle mint

In a large pitcher, add the mint leaves and agave nectar. Gently muddle with a wooden spoon or muddler 8–10 times — press to release oils but avoid shredding the leaves to prevent bitterness.

3

Combine juices and rum

Add the fresh lemon juice, pineapple juice, and white rum (if using) to the muddled mint and agave. Stir to combine until agave is fully dissolved, about 20 seconds.

4

Add cucumber & ice

Stir in the cucumber puree (or strained cucumber juice) and add the ice to the pitcher. Stir briskly to chill and slightly dilute the mix, about 30 seconds.

Finish & Serve

5

Top with ginger ale

Top with ginger ale and adjust sweetness/brightness

6

Pour the ginger ale over the pitcher contents and gently fold to combine, preserving some effervescence. Taste and adjust: add up to 1 tablespoon more agave if you prefer sweeter, or a squeeze of lemon if you prefer brighter acidity.

7

Serve

Prepare glasses and garnish

8

Fill 4 highball glasses with ice. Divide the Mojito Refresher evenly among the glasses. Garnish each with 2 cucumber slices, 1 pineapple wedge, 1 lemon wheel, and a mint sprig. Clap the mint sprigs between your hands once to release aroma before placing them in the glass.

9

Enjoy

Enjoy

10

Serve immediately while fizzy. For a non-alcoholic version, omit rum and increase ginger ale by 1 cup and pineapple juice by 1/4 cup.