Ok, I know I am getting older, but why does time have to go by so fast? This summer break seemed like it lasted about 2 weeks and the kids are already back in school. I am thankful for the break, don’t get me wrong! The only way I can get any work done is if the kids are in school. I take Caitlin to her school, come home and homeschool Henry for a few hours and then start working. I am just lucky that I can work from home…in my pajamas…while I watch TV!
Lemon Lime Mojitos
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There are so many people who work so much harder than I do. My husband delivers tires for a living, and by the end of his day, he is wiped out. He is looking forward to the Labor Day cookout we have planned. He has a friend who is shipping out to Germany, so we are having a big gettogether to say goodbye to him. I let Chris man the grill, while I make the sides and the drinks. One of my favorite cocktails is a mojito. I will make a pitcher of lemon lime mojitos a well as a pitcher of virgin lemon lime mojitos.
This cocktail (or mocktail) recipe is light, crisp and super refreshing. You can tweak this recipe to your individual tastes. The one thing that will stay true no matter the changes you make, is how delicious this drink is. The traditional Cuban cocktail calls for white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. I prefer to have a lemon flavor to mine, which is why I use this lemon lime mojitos recipe instead. For the cocktail, I use the club soda and not the lemon lime soda because I prefer my mojito to be less sweet.
If you want to make a virgin, or a mocktail version of the lemon lime mojitos, that is super easy. The kids like their drinks on the sweet side, so I would suggest using the lemon lime soda instead of the club soda. Caitlin likes to have the fresh mint from my garden in hers, while Henry leaves it out of his. He basically likes the lemonade soda with the fresh fruit. However you make it, you get a deliciously, thirst quenching drink for your labor day celebration.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons lemonade drink mix
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup rum
- 6 mint sprigs
- 3 cups club or lemon lime soda
- 3 lime slices
- 3 lemon slices
Instructions
- Add water, rum, and drink mix into a pitcher, stir vigorously until drink mix is completely dissolved.
- Add mint, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, add soda and serve over ice.
- Add one lime and one lemon slice to each glass.
What is your favorite Labor Day cocktail/mocktail?
Jeanette says
August 25, 2015 at 1:50 pmMojito’s I will take anyway you will give them to me! I want to try these SO bad! I need to go to the store and get everything, but I think I might make these!
Pam says
August 25, 2015 at 2:51 pmMy daughter loves virgin mojitos. She’s old enough to drink the real thing, but she prefers the virgin ones. I’m sure she’ll love this recipe too.
Jennifer says
August 25, 2015 at 3:20 pmI don’t really drink anymore, but these could convince me to have one or two. That’s saying something. They look absolutely mah-velous.
Isabella Grey says
August 25, 2015 at 3:33 pmOh, these look so freaking yummy! I’m gonna have to make some!
Liz Mays says
August 25, 2015 at 3:53 pmThose flavors are so refreshing this time of year. I wouldn’t mind sitting on my patio with some of these!
Stacie says
August 25, 2015 at 4:15 pmThese look delicious and refreshing! I love the mixture of lime and mint they just go together so nicely.
Christie says
August 25, 2015 at 4:34 pmMojitos are definitely a popular drink down here in Florida! Looks so refreshing and light!
Catherine S says
August 25, 2015 at 4:46 pmThis sounds so yummy. I have never tried a Mojito, but I would like to. Thanks for the recipe.
Miranda (myrabev) says
August 25, 2015 at 5:18 pmI love mojitos and could drink them all day if my job allowed. Thanks for the recipe
Valerie says
August 25, 2015 at 6:44 pmI guess that may be frowned upon, huh? They do look good though, don’t they?
Valerie says
August 25, 2015 at 5:34 pmI love a good mojito. These sound amazing. I can’t wait to give them a try.
Amanda says
August 25, 2015 at 5:50 pmThis sounds like a great drink to keep the flavors of summer going. I love mint and lemon together–so delish. Cheers!
Aileen says
August 25, 2015 at 6:26 pmYou just made me crave for a glass! Thank goodness we just bought a shaker. Will definitely be trying this tonight! 😀
Amber Edwards says
August 25, 2015 at 7:23 pmThat looks quite refreshing! I love the mint with lemon lime flavor! I’d have to use the Virgin version but still, it sounds amazing.
Shauna says
August 25, 2015 at 8:07 pmOkay, I want this tonight. After the kids being back in school for two days, my stress level is through the roof. This is much needed and sounds delicious.
Debbie Denny says
August 25, 2015 at 8:09 pmThat looks so good and easy. Real refreshing,
Jeanine says
August 25, 2015 at 8:12 pmI am not a drinker at all, but those look super refreshing. Perfect ending to the summer. I’m sure when I have my get together next week my friends would love these!
Seattle Travel Blogger says
August 25, 2015 at 8:27 pmMy husband loves mojitos. I love a good margarita – easy to make at home too!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
August 25, 2015 at 8:33 pmI love mojitos! I like that you added mint leaves.
Liz Mays says
August 25, 2015 at 11:00 pmMy favorite part! This sounds super refreshing!
Mary Edwards says
August 25, 2015 at 10:15 pmI am not a drinker but the moctail looks great. I bet this would be very refreshing on a hot Florida day!
Mia says
August 25, 2015 at 10:27 pmMojitos and frozen daiquiris are two of my favorite cocktails. The lemon lime sounds like a really refreshing combo!
Ann Bacciaglia says
August 25, 2015 at 10:29 pmThis looks like a delicious drink recipe. I will have to try it for my pool party.
Tammy Roy says
August 25, 2015 at 10:30 pmI like mixing wine spritzers when i am going to have a drink. This would make a nice refreshing drink on a hot day.
Elizabeth Lampman says
August 25, 2015 at 10:32 pmThis would be a great drink for my girls night. We love to try different drinks. Our last party we made Bacon Caesars.
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
August 25, 2015 at 10:59 pmOh my! These look nice and refreshing. I may just need to make some this weekend.
Vera Sweeney says
August 25, 2015 at 11:12 pmOh my gosh these look amazing!! I love the idea of a mocktail, great way for the kids to have a fancy drink at a celebration!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
August 25, 2015 at 11:33 pmIt was 98 degrees here today and I cannot think of anything I would have loved more than one of these! They sound so refreshing!
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
August 26, 2015 at 1:28 amI haven’t done a lot of drinking since I had kids, so a mocktail would really hit the spot!
Aubrey says
August 26, 2015 at 1:53 amLooks like it could be a nice summer beverage.
Dogvills says
August 26, 2015 at 4:10 amThat looks refreshing and delicious. This is perfect when entertaining friends at home.
Stephanie says
August 26, 2015 at 6:44 amI was just talking about making mojitos today. I’ve never made them, and this looks so easy. Now I just need some rum!
Krystal says
August 26, 2015 at 8:45 amMojitos with extra mint are my favorite. Such a sweet yet refreshing cocktail!
Tracey says
August 26, 2015 at 8:59 amMojitos are my favourite drink of all time. I love your spin on a classic drink!
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
August 26, 2015 at 9:52 amThese look good! Mojitos are always refreshing.
Marcie W. says
August 26, 2015 at 10:25 amIt is back to school week in our area of the country and I can not think of a better time to enjoy one of these cocktails. Since it is still quite hot outside, these would be so refreshing as well.
Ora Lee Gurr says
August 26, 2015 at 10:42 amThe combination of lemon-lime and mint sounds refreshing even without the other ingredients. Thanks for the delicious recipe for a mojitos mocktail/cocktail.
tess says
August 26, 2015 at 1:34 pmThis combination sounds great. This would be great as a mocktail.
Crystal says
August 26, 2015 at 3:32 pmWe are having this crazy heat wave, and I’m dying. All I want to do is sip on a mocktail and read.
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
August 26, 2015 at 4:49 pmI made a mocktail green tea “champagne” with sparkling water. Very refreshing to drink this summer and light enough to drink before bedtime.
Camesha | Mama Motivator says
August 26, 2015 at 4:51 pmWe really like mojitos. It’s a nice and refreshing summer drink.
Shell says
August 26, 2015 at 7:39 pmI love mojitos. I’ll have to give this one a try!
CourtneyLynne says
August 26, 2015 at 8:29 pmOooo this drink sounds so yummy!!! I just love mojitos, especially during the summer. So refreshing!
Stephanie C. says
August 26, 2015 at 9:55 pmThis drink just sounds so refreshing and delicious. I will have to try this before teh summer is up!
ricci says
August 26, 2015 at 10:47 pmI love a good mojito recipe and this one looks fantastic!! Great recipe!!
rosemary palmer says
August 27, 2015 at 5:36 amHello from Chattanooga. These sound great. I love this type of drink to make myself since I am not a huge mint lover so I can limit it myself. Thanks.
Tiany - Social Savvy Mom says
August 27, 2015 at 2:24 pmThis looks delicious and easy enough to make, I have actually never had one but I love lomeon so this would probably be perfect for me! lol thanks for sharing!
lena says
August 27, 2015 at 3:29 pmOh, delicious! I am all for the good time in style and man, do i need one!
Jennifer says
August 28, 2015 at 3:04 pmummm I want this right now! It looks so refreshing and it’s just about 5:00pm on a Friday. Don’t mind if I do!
maria s. says
August 29, 2015 at 12:36 amI don’t drink often but when I do I order a mojito! I love that I can make a batch of these for the kids and a batch for the adults. I think I would do something like add a couple drops of grenadine to the kids so there are no mix ups.
XmasDolly says
August 29, 2015 at 4:54 pmhMMM Looks really relaxing to me. Kinda thing to get your mojo…. I mean mojitos workin’! 🙂 Definitely something to relax with!