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Elderflower Mojito in a highball, drawn with its ingredient layers

Elderflower Mojito recipe

MuddledHighballCrushed ice13% ABV

The Elderflower Mojito is a muddled rum cocktail, made with mint leaves, white rum, lime juice and more, served in a highball over crushed ice. It is citrusy and sparkling.

Strength: about 13% ABV in the glass, roughly 17 g of alcohol and about 150 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

A Mojito softened with elderflower liqueur.

Elderflower Mojito ingredients

Mint leaves8 leaves
White rum45 ml (1½ oz)
Lime juice22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Elderflower liqueur15 ml (½ oz)
Soda watertop up, about 60 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make an Elderflower Mojito

  1. Fill a highball with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Crushed
Garnish
Mint sprig
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Elderflower Mojito: quick answers

How strong is a Elderflower Mojito?
About 13% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 17 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Elderflower Mojito?
About 150 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Elderflower Mojito served in?
A highball, over crushed ice.
How many ingredients does a Elderflower Mojito have?
5 in total: mint leaves, white rum, lime juice, elderflower liqueur and soda water.

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