Tonight I was really craving one and had limes, mint, and simple syrup ready to go. But alas, the rum was not quite right. We were out of white rum but had a bottle of Malibu from a recent rum-and-coke weekend up in the woods. Well… coconut rum + mojito sounded a little cheap, but I did it anyway and I have no regrets!

So here it is. I was thoroughly surprised that Will wasn’t ashamed of my unabashed adulteration of his recipe!

Ingredients
Fresh mint leaves
Ice Cubes
Juice of one lime
2 Tbsp simple syrup (made from cane juice or Turbinado sugar is best)
2 oz Malibu Coconut Rum
Club Soda
Fresh lime slices or wedges

Method
Add 8-12 mint leaves to a tall glass. Use a pestle (or the back of a large wooden spoon as I do) to pulverize the mint to release the oils. Next, add enough ice to fill the glass. Add the juice of one lime, simple syrup, and rum. Top with club soda and mix thoroughly. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and slice of lime.

If you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to make simple syrup, substitute 7-Up for the simple syrup and club soda. This isn’t as good, but it works if you’re serving for large groups or don’t have the effort to do it right.