Vodka Mojito

Marisa Chafetz
Marisa Chafetz

The Mojito is a simple cocktail—lime, simple syrup, mint, soda and some kind of alcohol. Usually that alcohol comes in the form of rum, but it doesn’t have to—try dropping some tequila in or some pisco. But if you just can’t, because that all sounds complicated, break out a bottle of vodka. The legally neutral spirit leaves room for all the mint and citrus to really explode with every sip. In fact, because of that, it may actually be more thirst quenching than the original.

This take on a Mojito is also good for anyone who finds the traditional rum version to be a little too sweet. If you use a good wheat or potato vodka (not corn vodka like Tito’s—that’s pretty sweet itself) you can cut the sweetness and have a fresher, more tart Mojito. It may not be as authentic as a rum Mojito, but it’s just as refreshing on a hot summer day.

Vodka Mojito

FLAVOR PROFILE
Sweet
STRENGTH
DIFFICULTY
easy

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • .75 oz Lime Juice
  • .75 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 sprig Mint
  • Soda Water to top

INSTRUCTIONS

Step one

In a shaker muddle leaves from one mint sprig and simple syrup.

Step two

Add vodka and lime juice and shake.

Step three

Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice.

Step four

Top with club soda and garnish with a mint sprig.

Contributed by Supercall

Mix It Up!

Suggested Vodkas: For an herbaceous, tart and citrusy Mojito go with a neutral vodka made from wheat or potatoes like Zirkova Together or Luksusowa. If you actually want something that will have a sweetness closer to the original, go with Tito’s.