Guava Mojito Tropical Twist (Print-Friendly)

Tropical twist on a classic with guava, lime, and mint for refreshing sipping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Elements

01 - 8 fresh mint leaves
02 - 2 lime wedges
03 - 1 lime wheel for garnish

→ Sweetener

04 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or simple syrup

→ Juices

05 - 2 fluid ounces guava nectar
06 - 1 fluid ounce fresh lime juice

→ Spirits

07 - 2 fluid ounces white rum

→ Mixer

08 - 2 fluid ounces club soda

→ Ice

09 - Crushed ice as needed

# How To Make It:

01 - In a sturdy highball glass, muddle the mint leaves with the sugar and lime wedges to release essential oils and flavors.
02 - Pour the guava nectar, lime juice, and white rum into the glass. Stir well to combine all components thoroughly.
03 - Fill the glass completely with crushed ice.
04 - Top with club soda and gently stir to integrate the carbonation without over-mixing.
05 - Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like vacation but comes together in under 10 minutes, no bartender training required.
  • Fresh guava transforms the usual mojito into something genuinely surprising, sweet without being cloying.
  • One recipe, endless flexibility depending on what you have on hand and how adventurous you're feeling.
02 -
  • The muddling step is easy to mess up, you want to coax flavor out of the mint, not destroy it into submission, so use a gentle hand.
  • Temperature matters enormously with this drink, make sure your glass is cold before you start building, a warm glass ruins the whole experience.
03 -
  • If your guava nectar is very thick or syrupy, thin it slightly with a bit of lime juice to keep the drink from feeling heavy.
  • Taste your finished drink before you hand it over, you might want to add a tiny bit more lime or sugar depending on the exact guava nectar brand you're using.
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