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8 Delicious Ways to Make a Mojito

You can make a Mojito with any fresh herb and citrus combination you prefer, but there’s a reason why the original recipe blew up the colonial Caribbean. Close your eyes, take a big sip and let it transport you to an imaginary tropical staycation.

The Caribbean isn’t the only sea where a refreshing Mojito provides sweet relief from the heat. Over in the Aegean, Greek retsina wine revives sun-baked palates when mixed with Finest Roots herbal liqueur, honey-mint syrup and ginger beer. The bright flavors fit within the familiar bounds of the Mojito while pushing it into a new, worldly territory.

The minty Mojito pairs well with summer fruits, especially when they’re soaked in the fizzy libation. Better yet, freeze the boozy fruit for DIY boozy popsicles. The best candidate for this summer infusion is watermelon, a warm weather staple that’s big enough to serve a crowd at your next outdoor shindig.

Mojitos are usually considered summer sippers, but there’s no reason to give up your favorite white rum cocktail during the winter months. Infusing rum with rosemary, and simple syrup with cranberries transports the classic highball to a yuletide paradise.

Mint and apple come together in perfect harmony in this autumnal take on the classic Mojito. The Mason jar cocktail features apple cider and applejack, and is garnished with a mini tree made from a cinnamon stick and mint sprig that will have everyone cooing over its good looks and even better flavor.

Skip the hardship of muddling herbs and crushing ice and attain instant Mojito bliss by making a slushie-fied version in a Ziplock baggie. It makes for a great grab-n-go option, should you be taking your Mojito al fresco.

God bless Trader Joe’s and its Two Buck Chuck. The grocer’s affordable White Zinfandel may be too sweet for some wine snobs, but it’s perfect for mixing into a budget winetail, like this tropical take on the Mojito. Topped with a slice of pineapple, this cocktail is easy on the eyes, palate and wallet all at once.

We didn’t think it was possible, but New York nautical bar The Rusty Knot has found a way to make the uber chill Mojito even chiller. Their namesake cocktail is a bright green frozen Mojito that’s made with a healthy dose of Angostura bitters to give the slushie drink uncanny depth.