Modern: Pineapple Ginger Mojito

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    1

    Drink
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

  • About

Bright, tropical, and refreshing, this cocktail captures the essence of Hawaii’s sun-soaked shores. Sweet island pineapple and zesty ginger blend with fresh mint and lime for a vibrant twist on the classic mojito, celebrating the bold, fresh flavors that make Hawaiian cuisine and cocktails so unforgettable.

Ingredients

  • 6 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 chunks fresh pineapple
  • ½ ounce Ginger S

Method

Fill a highball glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves, fresh pineapple chunks, and ginger syrup. Add ice and then add the rum, lime juice, and pineapple juice. Cover and shake vigorously until chilled. Strain into the ice-filled glass. Top with the club soda and garnish with the pineapple wedge and mint sprig.