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    Home » Recipes » Latin + South American Recipes

    Pineapple Ginger Mojito and Where I Find Inspiration

    Published: May 12, 2014 · Modified: Oct 30, 2022 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Pineapple ginger mojito with ginger syrup, fresh mint and spicy ginger is the perfect summer drink.

    Pineapple Ginger Mojito via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    I always try to connect my little "stories" with the recipe I'm sharing. I tried to do the opposite once and it backfired on me, so since I always just talked about the recipe and what I liked about it and how to prepare it, etc.

    But lately, I really wanted to share where I find my inspirations. It wasn't until 2 years into my blog that I really honed into my niche. I have always been interested in cultures and food with cultures, especially since I come from such a diverse background. I often share Mediterranean dishes, Jewish foods and foods that I find striking and challenging (insert Julia Child here).

    As I have delved more into cooking, blogging and sharing recipes, I am beginning to realize how much I want to appreciate different cuisines and learn more about them. I often get bored with pedestrian recipes and the standard staples and know that my pallet and mind craves something richer and deeper.

    Pineapple Ginger Mojito via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    So what inspires me? Colors, textures and flavors. Different experiences. Challenges. Walking into a store where I am the only English speaking person. Reading ingredients that I can't understand. Trying something for the 1st time. Recreating a dish based of flavor-memory.

    So from now on that is what I am going to work on. I am going to work on "soulful food" in a sense a learn the backbone of the dishes that I want to create. I can't travel all over the world all the time, but I hope to through this food adventure.

    And now for a cocktail to break the ice, pineapple ginger mojito. This reminds me of the mojito I had at Cuba, a restaurant in Manhattan. I couldn't find a sugar stick like I had then, but still utterly delicious. It is simple, sweet and to the point. Just like I like 'em.

    Chilled pineapple ginger mojito in a tall glass and garnished with fresh mint and a wedge of pineapple.

    Pineapple Ginger Mojito

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    Pineapple ginger mojito with ginger syrup, fresh mint and spicy ginger is the perfect summer drink.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Servings 1 mojito
    Calories 303 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • Large handful of fresh mint
    • 1 inch piece of ginger peeled
    • 2 small pieces of pineapple + more for garnish
    • 4 oz pineapple juice
    • ½ oz ginger syrup
    • 2 oz rum
    • Sparkling water optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a tall glass, muddle a few sprigs of mint, ginger and pineapple together.
    • Fill shaker with ice, pineapple juice, rum and ginger syrup. Shake vigorously for 5 seconds.
    • Fill glass with ice and pour drink into glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with fresh mint and pineapple.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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    Pineapple Ginger Mojito via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

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    1. Lokness @ The Missing Lokness says

      May 16, 2014 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      What a beautiful drink! Gotta try it! About your inspiration, I feel the same. I love to explore and learn about all cultures and their cuisines. Btw, very nice blog! Keep up with the great work!

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        May 16, 2014 at 11:38 am

        Thank you so much Lokness!! It really means a lot when you share comments like this 🙂 Isn't cultural foods beautiful?

        Reply
    2. CakePants says

      May 16, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      It's not yet very warm where I live, but I've been dreaming about tropical cocktails anyway, and this one looks particularly delicious! The polka dot straws are a fantastic little touch. Yum!

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        May 17, 2014 at 7:59 am

        Ahh it's been SOOO warm here in So Cal..today it is finally in the 70's, thank goodness lol

        Reply
    3. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

      May 25, 2014 at 12:52 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious and refreshing mojito!!!! Pineapple and ginger - brilliant combination that I never thought of. Thinking about it make me thirsty and crave for that refreshing feeling on my throat... 😀 I should grab these ingredients for this weekend. <3

      Reply
    4. Libby with Lemony Thyme says

      May 25, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      I love your approach to inspiration Samantha. I too feel like I 'travel' through my recipes. Back to this 'shut-up' cocktail. Love it. Amazing flavor combinations. Keep on inspiring <3

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        May 29, 2014 at 9:20 am

        Thank you so much Libby! You're the best!

        Reply
    5. Samara says

      October 22, 2018 at 2:27 am

      5 stars
      Looks delicious and seems easy to make.

      Reply
    6. Tanzim says

      October 14, 2019 at 11:32 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious and refreshing mojito!!!! Pineapple and ginger – brilliant combination that I never thought of. Thinking about it make me thirsty and crave for that refreshing feeling on my throat… 😀 I should grab these ingredients for this weekend.

      Reply
    7. Tanzim says

      October 14, 2019 at 11:44 pm

      5 stars
      I love your approach to inspiration Samantha. I too feel like I ‘travel’ through my recipes. Love it. Amazing flavor combinations. Keep on inspiring

      Reply
    8. Kevin T. Miller says

      May 21, 2020 at 8:33 am

      5 stars
      Thanks,but I’ve been dreaming about tropical cocktails anyway, and this one looks particularly delicious!

      Reply

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