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Updated: 01/14/22

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Posted: 01/14/22

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What do you get when you add coconut to a mojito? A Cojito! A tropical twist on the classic rum cocktail makes each sip feel like a vacation. The addition of coconut rum beautifully complements the herbal mint leaves, fresh lime juice, and fizzy club soda to create a cocktail that is fragrant and refreshing!

glass of Cojito with ice, slices of lime, and mint leaves with bottle of Malibu rum
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The mojito has many variations with different fruits, like this Pineapple Mojito and Passion Fruit Mojito. The simple swap of regular rum for coconut rum in this recipe is balanced and oh so smooth.

Mojito

The mojito is a classic rum drink that is simple and refreshing.
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two glasses of Mojito with ice, straw, fresh mint leaves, and lime wedges
two glasses of Cojito with ice, mint leaves, and slices of lime with bottle of Malibu rum in the background

Cojito Ingredients

Here are the ingredients to gather to make a coconut mojito at home. Check out the recipe card below for the full recipe including all measurements.

  • Simple syrup: Adding just enough sweetness, it only takes a few minutes to whip up your own simple syrup at home.
  • Lime juice: Grab plenty of limes because fresh lime juice is best and you will want some lime wedges for garnish.
  • Mint leaves: Fresh mint leaves are needed to muddle with the lime juice and simple syrup. They release a wonderful aroma and flavor popular in a good mojito.
  • Coconut rum: Malibu rum is our go-to.
  • Club soda: Use freshly opened club soda so the bubbles are fresh and fizzy.

How to Make Simple Syrup

This homemade simple syrup is made with just sugar and water and is the perfect way to sweeten all of your favorite cocktails! It lasts for a few weeks in the fridge so you can use it for other cocktails too.
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Learn the simple syrup ratio and how to make it at home!
man's hand squeezing juice from a lime into a glass to make a Cojito recipe surrounded by mint leaves and bottle of Malibu rum.

How to Make a Coconut Mojito

Here is a brief overview of how this coconut rum cocktail comes together right in the glass you will drink it from. For the full recipe including all measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  1. Add the mint leaves, simple syrup, and lime juice to a glass. Muddle gently with a cocktail muddler or the end of a wooden spoon.
  2. Pour in Malibu Rum and add ice to fill the glass.
  3. Stir and top with club soda. Garnish and enjoy!
man's hand muddling mint leaves in a glass to make a Cojito recipe surrounded by mint leaves, slices of lime, and bottle of Malibu rum
man's hand pouring bottle of club soda into a glass of Cojito recipe surrounded by mint leaves and slices of lime with bottle of Malibu rum in the background

How to Serve

Serve your Cojito in a glass tumbler with lots of ice. Finish off the presentation by adding a couple more mint leaves and plenty of lime wedges. Enjoy while cold.

glass of cojito with ice, mint leaves, and lime slices with bottle of Malibu rum in the background

Other Malibu Cocktails

Here are some other great cocktails that feature coconut rum:

If you make this coconut mojito recipe, let us know how you enjoyed it by leaving a comment below!

glass of Cojito with ice, slices of lime, and mint leaves with bottle of Malibu rum
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Cojito

Serves: 1 cocktail
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Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
A Cojito provides a tropical twist on the classic rum cocktail by the addition of coconut rum making each sip feel like a vacation.
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Ingredients

  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • 6 to 8 mint leaves
  • 2 ounces Malibu Rum (coconut rum)
  • 4 ounces club soda

Instructions

  • In a glass add the mint leaves, simple syrup and lime juice.
  • Muddle to combine.
  • Pour in the Malibu.
  • Add the ice to top.
  • Stir.
  • Top with club soda and enjoy.
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
glass of Cojito with ice, slices of lime, and mint leaves with bottle of Malibu rum

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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