In a tall glass, add the mint leaves and rum. Gently muddle for about a minute — press just enough to release the oils without shredding the leaves. We want fragrance, not confetti. You can leave the mint in for extra flavour or remove it if you prefer a cleaner sip.
Fill the glass generously with ice. Mojitos love to stay frosty.
Pour in the simple syrup, fresh blood orange juice, lime juice, and strained raspberry juice. Give it a good stir so all those tart-sweet flavours mingle beautifully.
Top with sparkling water for that refreshing fizz. Give it one gentle stir to lift everything through the glass.
A few details make all the difference
01
Maximise the Citrus Flavour
Use freshly squeezed blood orange juice rather than bottled juice. Roll the oranges firmly on the worktop before juicing to release more liquid and aromatic oils. The fresh juice gives the mojito its vibrant colour and bright, tangy character.
02
Gently Muddle the Mint
Lightly press the mint leaves with the raspberries and a little sugar rather than crushing them aggressively. This releases the mint's essential oils without creating bitter flavours, resulting in a cleaner, fresher mojito.
03
Shake Cold and Serve Over Plenty of Ice
Shake the mixture vigorously with lots of ice until the shaker is frosty. Pour over fresh ice and garnish with extra raspberries, blood orange slices and mint sprigs. Keeping everything well chilled enhances the refreshing, dangerously sippable finish.
Why this recipe works
Bright citrus from the blood orange meets juicy raspberries and fresh mint for a refreshing twist on the classic mojito. It’s vibrant, lightly sweet, perfectly balanced, and dangerously sippable.
Recipe by Flora Ashbury · Published 15 February 2026
Prep5 minsCook—Total5 minsServes4Energy293 kcal
Method
In a tall glass, add the mint leaves and rum. Gently muddle for about a minute — press just enough to release the oils without shredding the leaves. We want fragrance, not confetti. You can leave the mint in for extra flavour or remove it if you prefer a cleaner sip.
Fill the glass generously with ice. Mojitos love to stay frosty.
Pour in the simple syrup, fresh blood orange juice, lime juice, and strained raspberry juice. Give it a good stir so all those tart-sweet flavours mingle beautifully.
Top with sparkling water for that refreshing fizz. Give it one gentle stir to lift everything through the glass.
Cook’s notes
One tip I can give: Sit back and enjoy!
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Sunset Blood Orange & Raspberry Mojito
In a tall glass, add the mint leaves and rum. Gently muddle for about a minute — press just enough to release the oils without shredding the leaves. We want fragrance, not confetti. You can leave the mint in for extra flavour or remove it if you prefer a cleaner sip.
Fill the glass generously with ice. Mojitos love to stay frosty.
Pour in the simple syrup, fresh blood orange juice, lime juice, and strained raspberry juice. Give it a good stir so all those tart-sweet flavours mingle beautifully.
Top with sparkling water for that refreshing fizz. Give it one gentle stir to lift everything through the glass.
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