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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 like Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon.

    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.

    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.

    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.
    Here are more great cocktails:
    Raspberry and Citrus Mezcal Cocktail

    Mango Swirled Coconut Margarita

    Pear and Pomegranate Sangria

    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 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American, Cuban
    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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    Comments

    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. Samara says

      October 22, 2018 at 2:27 am

      5 stars
      Looks delicious and seems easy to make.

      Reply
    5. 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
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. 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

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