Limoncello Mojito (Best Limoncello Cocktail!)

Here’s the best limoncello cocktail: a mojito! Lemon liqueur combines with rum and fresh mint to create an incredibly refreshing drink.

do you have limoncello This ultra-strong lemon liqueur is popular for sipping in shots at the end of a meal. But have you ever tried it as a limoncello cocktail? The Mojito limoncello is a way to make a unique and refreshing drink with this famous citrus liqueur! Turn it into this classic Cuban cocktail: its bright lemon flavor pairs perfectly with fresh mint and white rum. Limoncello adds a pure lemon flavor that cannot be achieved with lemon juice alone. Add ice and fizzy water and you have a drink you won’t be able to stop sipping on.

What’s in that limoncello cocktail?

This limoncello cocktail plays with a mojito, a classic cocktail from Havana, Cuba! The origins of this drink are unclear: some say it was invented in the 15th century, others claim the 18th century with the birth of the Bacardi rum company. Its place as an iconic cocktail was cemented in the 1930s when Ernest Hemingway helped popularize it.

The mojito is on the International Bartender Association’s list of official IBA cocktails, meaning it has an official definition. This limoncello spin simply adds the Italian liquor. Here are the ingredients you will need:

What is limoncello?

Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur that tastes like biting into a real lemon! It is the second most popular liqueur in Italy after Campari. Found throughout Italy, it’s common to have a shot after a big Italian meal. Limoncello has become very popular in the United States, so you should be able to find it easily at your local liquor store.

Honestly, the limoncello is so strong that I usually pass it on. But mixed with this citroncello cocktail, it’s absolutely brilliant!

Cocktail Skill: How to Crush Mint!

The most important skill you need to know to make this limoncello cocktail is mixing. What is wrong? Grinding gently crushes herbs or fruits to release their juice. This blends the flavors better than simply tossing a sprig of mint straight into the drink. Here are some things to keep in mind when blending mint:

• Do it right in the shaker. Place the mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker. If you don’t have one, you can use a large metal mug or bowl.
• Soft crush the mint! Use a wooden cocktail pestle or unfinished wooden spoon, soft Mash the mint several times to release the juice. Don’t crush the mint very hard! The button uses a light touch.

Variants: Mash raspberries with mint for a raspberry mojito, or strawberries for a strawberry mojito, or slice peach for a peach mojito. Or try an 8-serving Mojito pitcher!

Some extra tips for a mojito

Here are some final tips for making a killer limoncello mojito!

• Use a storm glass if you have one: It is a nice shape to serve a mojito. But a long drink glass works too!
• Add a sprig of mint. It’s just more fun to drink with a big sprig of mint!
• Serve with clear ice for a fantastic drink. Clear Ice is crystal clear homemade ice cream that you can make at home in your freezer. It makes the drinks look like the professional cocktails you would get at a fancy bar. Go to How to make transparent ice.

More limoncello cocktails

Would you like to continue using your limoncello in cocktails? Here are some other ideas:

When to serve this citroncello mojito cocktail

This limoncello cocktail is sparkling and refreshing: ideal for summer or parties! Try as:

More lemon cocktails

There are so many great drinks made with bright and beautiful lemons! Here are some popular lemon cocktails:

• Lemon Drop Martini Made simply with vodka, Cointreau, and lemon! It’s festive and refreshing, with hints of lemon and a sweet edge.
• Bourbon Lemonade Make freshly squeezed lemonade and blend with whiskey for a tangy finish.
• Best Whiskey Sour Perfectly balanced and so easy to make: whiskey, lemon and simple syrup. A family favourite!
• Gin Fizz Cocktail Try a refreshing gin fizz: it’s sweet, tangy and topped with frothy protein foam!