Guava Mojito Tropical Twist (Printer View)

Vibrant tropical blend of guava nectar, fresh lime, mint, and rum over crushed ice for a refreshing summer beverage.

# 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

# Method Steps:

01 - In a sturdy highball glass, muddle the mint leaves with sugar and lime wedges to release aromatic oils and flavors.
02 - Add the guava nectar, fresh lime juice, and white rum to the glass and stir thoroughly to blend all components.
03 - Fill the glass completely with crushed ice.
04 - Top with club soda and gently stir to incorporate without diminishing carbonation.
05 - Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the fastest way to transport yourself somewhere warm without leaving your kitchen.
  • The guava nectar does all the heavy lifting, so you don't need to juggle multiple juices or complicated syrups.
  • This drink actually gets better the more you make it, because you'll start tweaking it exactly how you like it.
02 -
  • Muddling gently is genuinely better than aggressive muddling, because crushed mint leaves turn bitter and ruin the whole vibe.
  • The order matters less than you'd think, but adding rum before the ice means it distributes evenly instead of floating awkwardly on top.
03 -
  • Chill your glass in the freezer for five minutes before building the drink, because that simple step keeps everything colder for longer.
  • Fresh lime juice really does matter here, so if you're buying limes anyway, spend thirty seconds juicing them instead of reaching for the bottle.
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