Mojito Pitcher Recipe

A fast and easy recipe for a refreshing pitcher of mojitos! Perfect refreshing and aromatic cocktail but made in a big batch, perfect to cool down a crowd gathering.

Featuring white rum, fresh mint, and of course, fresh lime juice (among a few other ingredients) this cocktail is one of the easiest and most delicious you can prepare. They are so delicious and so easy to drink the whole glass without even breathing. (You will not be able to say that I didn’t warn you!)

What is a Mojito?

A mojito is a traditional Cuban cocktail. With unclear origins, it was made popular thanks to no other than Ernest Hemingway due to his time in Cuba. 

It consists of just 5 ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, club soda, and mint. It has an incredible and very refreshing mix of flavors, from sweet to citrusy to minty. 

Be mindful when you drink mojitos since they are so delicious and so easy to drink the whole glass without even breathing. (You will not be able to say that I didn’t warn you!)

Why Make It By the Pitcher? 

Mojitos are by definition one of the most refreshing cocktails to make. It’s usually made as single drinks. However, if you want to have some friends at home, making individual cocktails can be a bit too time-consuming. So if you can a big batch as with a Scorpion Bowl cocktail, it’s a lot easier to serve for a large crowd. 

And mojitos can be made by the pitcher without losing any of their authenticity and flavors.  This is not a cocktail that requires fancy cocktail bar equipment and is very easy to make. Although a little bit of work is needed, trust us. it is well worth it. 

Useful Equipment

As said, you’ll not need any fancy cocktail bar equipment to make this mojito pitcher recipe. However, there are a few things to have on hand that will make the task a bit easier: 

• Muddler —  Since we are going to mash some of the ingredients, this cocktail bar tool is very useful. A muddler is similar to a kitchen pestle (the one used with a mortar), but with some texture at the bottom. You can substitute it by using a kitchen pestle or the back of a wooden spoon. 
• Lemon squeezer — Or lemon juicer to extract all the beautiful lime juices. 

Ingredients Needed

Due to its simplicity, it calls for good quality ingredients. And that’s exactly one of the key points that can make a really good cocktail. Mojitos, unlike other cocktails, do not have any crazy or difficult-to-get ingredients. (Those ingredients you buy, use once but then sit there unused for ages).

• Rum — The traditional recipe calls for white rum, and in my opinion, it works best. It has a light flavor without strong spices added, unlike golden rums. However, feel free to use it if that’s what you prefer. For another classic cocktail that never fails, this Classic Rum Punch Cocktail Recipe is the perfect fruity, sweet and sour drink.
• Fresh lime juice —  Although bottle lime juice is more convenient, the flavor is just not the same. Please avoid using it and buy a bunch of fresh limes from the farmer’s market. If you want simple, quick, and very refreshing lime juice recipes, try this 3 Ingredient Homemade Limeade Recipe, which is the perfect way to beat the heat!
• Fresh mint — You can use mint or spearmint. Just make sure it is fresh. 
• Sugar — Traditionally mojitos had sugar cane juice in them. But since it is not that easy to find, you can use regular white sugar. You can also use brown sugar. Try checking out our Homemade Brown Sugar Simple Syrup Recipe, which is rich in flavor, and perfect for sweetening up your cocktails, coffee, or tea, and even your cakes!
• Sparkling component — My recommendation is to use club soda, which is unsweetened, so it will not add any more sugar to the final cocktail. Also, you can use lime soda if you want to, but I prefer to use club soda. Avoid using tonic soda (the one you’ll choose for a gin and tonic).
• Ice — You’ll need some big ice cubes for the pitcher, and also crushed ice or smaller cocktail ice cubes for each glass. (Plenty of it!) 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Your Refreshing Mojito Pitcher Recipe

1 — Wash the 2 limes and cut them into quarters, we are going to use them with the skin on. 

2 — Juice the rest of the limes (but the one we are leaving for garnish ) and reserve the juice. 

3 — Put the sugar and the quartered limes inside of the pitcher. With a muddler squeeze the limes so they release the essential oils present in the zest, and the lime juice. We add the sugar at this point so it can help rub the limes and release the essential oils that are key to a very aromatic mojito cocktail. 

4 — Blend the released juices with the sugar, do not worry it’s normal if the sugar does not dissolve completely. 

5 — Add the mint or spearmint leaves (stems discarded) and muddle them gently to release the aromas and essential oils without over muddling (that will break and make them a bit bitter).

6 — Add the white rum and the lime juice and mix with a long spoon (a wooden one or a cocktail stirrer), mix everything well, and try to dissolve a bit more of the sugar. 

7 — Add ice cubes to the pitcher.

8 — Add the club soda. 

9 — Garnish the pitcher with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel sitting on the brim.

10 — Prep the glasses

11 — Serve ¾ of the glass with crushed ice (not too thinly crushed, otherwise it will become watery too quickly). 

12 — Garnish with a wheel of lime and a sprig of mint 

13 — You can also put a nice straw on each one of the glasses (optional) 

14 — Fill each glass with the delicious Mojito.

Recipe Notes and Tips

• You can also get creative and add some fresh fruit to make some very nice variations such as strawberry, watermelon, mango and pineapple.
• If you want to use any of these fruits: Just blend them fresh until you obtain a fine puree. Mix the resulting fruit puree (straining it with a fine mesh colander) with the rest of the ingredients. 
• Can this mojito pitcher recipe be made ahead?: I wouldn’t recommend making it overnight. But it can be made a couple of hours in advance. Just do not mix the club soda and don’t add the ice into the pitcher, so it will not lose the fizz or get watered down. Add those right before serving.
• Can I use brown sugar instead of white sugar?: Of course, there’s no problem with it! Only have in mind that it will change a bit the final flavor and color. However, it’s delicious nonetheless. 
• I don’t like the idea of having sugar at the bottom of the glass? Can I use simple syrup Instead?: Yes, it might not be traditional to use it but it’s possible to use simple syrup instead of sugar.  To make the simple syrup just bring to a gentle boil equal parts of sugar and water, dissolving the sugar very well. Let the resulting syrup cool down before using it. 

Loving This Recipe? Check Out Our Other Recipes

• Orange Nojito
• Lucky Coconut Mint Chocolate Chip
• Spiked Brazilian Limeade
• Piña Colada Snow Cone 
• Corpse Reviver Cocktail

Don’t forget to share your mojito pitcher recipe with us on Instagram using the hashtag #sugarandclothloves. We always love seeing all of your creations! Looking for more quick and delicious recipes? Find them all right here!

Please note that we may earn a commission for some of the above affiliate links. However, products featured are independently selected and personally well-loved by us!