What rum goes best in a mojito?

The 5 Best Rums for Your Mojito

  • Bacardi Silver Rum. Probably the most well known of them all, Bacardi Silver is the perfect mix-in for your Mojito.
  • Appleton White Rum.
  • Havana Club Anejo Blanco Rum.
  • Cruzan Light Rum.
  • Mount Gay Eclipse Silver Rum.

What is a good drink to mix with rum?

What Drinks Are Good Mixers For Rum?

  • Tonic Water. The first of the good mixers for rum is tonic water.
  • Lime Juice With A Slice Of Lemon.
  • Ginger Ale.
  • Orange Juice.
  • Coconut Water.
  • Cranberry Juice.
  • Grapefruit Juice.

Is rum or vodka better for mojitos?

The gin blends better and the tequila adds a bite to the finish of each sip, whereas the vodka is more neutral and hard to detect. It’s best with rum, but you could try your hand with gin or tequila if you have it on hand. Try the tequila mojito for another alternative!

Can you use Captain Morgan in Mojito?

Fill your glass 3/4 full with crushed ice (important to use crushed ice to ensure maximum flavour). Pour in Captain Morgan White Rum and soda water. Stir well. Top with more crushed ice and garnish with a mint spring.

Can you use Malibu rum in a Mojito?

Muddle the mint leaves and lime juice in a glass. Pour in Malibu and some ice, then top up with soda water and enjoy!

What happens if you drink rum everyday?

Unfortunately for rum aficionados, drinking too much alcohol of any kind — including rum — can damage your liver, as noted by registered dietitian Laura Krebs-Holm. “Chronic excessive drinking can lead to alcoholism, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis,” she told The List.

What is in a Mojito mocktail?

1 1/2 oz White rum
1 oz Fresh lime juice2 teaspoons Sugar6 leaves of MintSoda Water
Mojito/Ingredients

Does mojito always have rum?

Mojitos are a popular mixed drink among many people, particularly in hot weather. Mojitos are traditionally made with gold or light rum, but vodka and other spirits can be used instead, though the tropical flavor of rum will be lost.

Can you substitute tequila for rum in mojito?

It’s this oakiness and smokiness that adds a depth of flavour to a Tequila mojito. In my opinion, it far surpasses the rum-based classic, making it the best thing to sip on a hot summer evening. In fact, I love the deep flavors of tequila so much that I’ve started experimenting with it in other types of recipes.

Is Spiced rum OK for mojitos?

While I love mojitos made with white rum, I like the extra flavor spiced rum brings to the party. However you can also use a straight up dark spiced rum or dark rum, depending on your preference. For me, it’s all about using the rum that you enjoy the flavor of because that flavor will come through in this cocktail.