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    Home » Cocktails » Gin

    Gin Mojito

    LAST UPDATED: June 6, 2019 PUBLISHED: May 23, 2019 By Pam Greer 16 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Gin Mojito is a riff on a mojito cocktail featuring gin and sherry!  So delicious and so refreshing!  This lower alcohol cocktail is perfect for a summer cocktail, make a batch for your next cookout! 

    Plaid glass filled with a gin mojito and garnished with a mint sprig.

    Low Alcohol Summer Cocktails

    I am all about lower alcohol cocktails in the summer.  Low alcohol means you can drink more as you sit around the grill waiting for the hamburgers and hot dogs.  What's even better than one cocktail is when you can enjoy two or three!

    I have two favorite low alcohol cocktails (and plan on making more!) - this Gin Mojito and the pretty Sloe Gin Collins. 

    Overhead shot of mint in a cocktail glass with a cocktail.

    Gin Mojito

    I first made this cocktail back in 2015 on my other blog after finding it in Imbibe Magazine courtesy of Gracy Ramierez from Dominick's in Los Angeles.   They called it the B-Side Hit and that's what I called it too.  The problem is that name, even though I love it, doesn't give anyone any idea of what the cocktail is about. 

    I thought about the basics of the cocktail and tried to determine the closest cocktail that you all would recognize and came up with a mojito. 

    A mojito cocktail is made up of rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water and mint.   

    This Gin Mojito is made up of gin and sherry, sugar, lime and lemon juice, sparkling water, and mint. 

    Pretty similar, so I don't think I am too far off base calling this a Gin Mojito.  

    Plaid glass filled with a cocktail and garnished with lemon and lime slices and a mint sprig.

    Sherry Cocktails

    This is my first cocktail on the blog featuring sherry!  The recipe calls for a Fino Sherry.  The word Fino means "refined"  and it is the driest and palest of the sherries.  Do not use a sherry cooking wine found in the grocery store, you really want a nice sherry for this. 

    After tasting how amazing this cocktail is, you can bet there will be more sherry cocktails in my future.  

    The Best Summer Cocktail

    We loved this refreshing gin cocktail!  It was light, but filled with brightness from the lemon and lime juice.  The mint made it even more refreshing and gave it an even bigger summer feel.  My mint is already growing like crazy so there will be a lot of these cocktails in our future! 

    Some easy variations for this Gin Mojito:  use Spicy Cucumber Gin for a little kick,  Lavender Infused Gin would add a floral touch and I think Thyme Simple Syrup would add another herby component. 

    Looking for More Delicious Gin Cocktails

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    You'll find even more Gin Cocktails on my Gin Cocktails Pinterest Board. 

    Mojito in a plaid glass with a cocktail shaker.
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    5 from 38 votes

    Gin Mojito

    This refreshing riff on a mojito features gin and sherry! You'll love how refreshing it is and it's a lower alcohol content - perfect for summer
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 114kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ ounce fino sherry
    • ½ ounce gin
    • ½ ounce lime juice fresh
    • ½ ounce lemon juice fresh
    • ½ ounce simple syrup
    • 1 ounce sparkling water
    • 2 mint leaves more for garnish
    • lemon and lime wheels for garnish

    Instructions

    • Combine the sherry, gin, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup and ice in a cocktail shaker.
    • Shake for 15-20 seconds and then strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice.
    • Top with the sparkling water and garnish with the extra mint and lemon and lime wheels.

    Notes

    Use fresh lemon and lime juice - not bottled. 
    Fino sherry is a lighter and dryer sherry - do not use cooking sherry. 
    To make simple syrup combine equal parts water and sugar in a sauce pan and heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.  Cool and then store in the fridge, it should last about a month. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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    Comments

    1. Eva says

      June 07, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      I am a mojito person while my husband is a G&T person. I guess this would make us both happy. I just need to get myself some sherry, that's one ingredient I'm missing.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        June 09, 2019 at 1:41 pm

        You'll have to let me know what you think!

        Reply
    2. Luci says

      May 23, 2019 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds really refreshing with the lemon and lime. Perfect for the hot weather.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        May 23, 2019 at 4:53 pm

        It is the perfect hot weather cocktail!

        Reply
    3. Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest says

      May 23, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      Lime, lemon, and mint! I can already tell this is going to be my new favorite drink.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        May 23, 2019 at 4:53 pm

        It's my new favorite!

        Reply
    4. Sara Welch says

      May 23, 2019 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      Always love a refreshing cocktail with a kick! This will be perfect on a hot summer day!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        May 23, 2019 at 4:54 pm

        We've been enjoying it all week, it's been so crazy hot!

        Reply
    5. Jamie says

      May 23, 2019 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      Mmmm I love a good mojito! It's so refreshing for the summer!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        May 23, 2019 at 3:13 pm

        They are the perfect refreshing cocktail!

        Reply
    6. Jen says

      May 23, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Such a fun drink! I'll be having one in my hand this summer by the pool.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        May 23, 2019 at 3:13 pm

        Low alcohol means you can have a few by the pool!

        Reply
    7. Allison says

      May 23, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      I'm always looking for tasty new cocktails to try. Thanks for sharing this one!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        May 23, 2019 at 2:37 pm

        Thank you, you'll have to let me know what you think!

        Reply
    8. Karly says

      May 23, 2019 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love gin, but never thought about making a mojito with it! This was sooooo good, thank you!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        May 23, 2019 at 2:37 pm

        It makes such a great mojito!

        Reply

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