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National Mojito Day invites you to refresh with this classic Cuban cocktail every July 11. Muddle fresh mint, lime, and sugar, then top with rum and sparkling water for the perfect summer sip. Discover new recipes, find local deals, and share your favorite mojito moments with friends.
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Expected National Mojito Day Deals
While we wait for official 2027 promotions to drop, history shows National Mojito Day brings a wave of refreshing deals. Expect major restaurant chains like TGI Fridays and Applebee’s to offer discounted mojitos or special limited-time flavors. Liquor stores such as Total Wine & More and BevMo! often feature sales on white rum, fresh mint, and lime juice, making it easy to craft your own at home. Brands like Bacardi and Havana Club may run online contests or share exclusive cocktail recipes. Look for local bars and eateries to host happy hour specials throughout the day. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as July 11 approaches.
Platform Guide for National Mojito Day
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #NationalMojitoDay. Share vibrant photos of your perfectly muddled mojitos, whether homemade or from your favorite bar.
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Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #NationalMojitoDay. Film a quick tutorial on crafting the classic mojito, or showcase a unique twist with fresh fruit.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NationalMojitoDay. Share your go-to mojito recipe or invite friends to a virtual happy hour.
National Mojito Day Hero
Ernest Hemingway
History of National Mojito Day
The mojito is a Cuban creation dating back to 1586. An old tale claims that Sir Francs Drake was seeking out a cure for scurvy and dysentery after his invasion of Cartagena de Indias on his way to Cuba. He returned with a solution – the mojito. It included aguardiente (a distilled South American liquor), mint, and sugarcane. The unusual concoction went down a treat with his crew and many reported reduced symptoms. That mojito was said to be created on La Bodeguita del Medio, an island in Cuba with a bar that the owners still to this day claim was the birthplace of the mojito.
In 1931, a ‘‘Sloppy Joes Havana Bar’’ gave away a cocktail menu and listed on it was a pair of mojito’s – one with gin, one with rum. The recipe was then published in the ‘‘El Floridita Cocktail Book’’ in 1939. Since then, the drink has grown in popularity.
The drink’s rise in popularity in the early 20th century is partly attributed to the author Ernest Hemmingway. It was rumored to be his favorite drink. The mojito is a drink that has become synonymous with summer. It’s fresh taste and cool temperature mixes perfectly with a hot summer’s day. A survey in 2016 found that the mojito was the most popular cocktail in both France and Britain.
National Mojito Day timeline
Francis Drake mixes lime, sugar, and mint and calls it ‘‘El Draque’’ as a medicinal mixture.
The mojito is popular in Cuba and the drink becomes refined over the next hundred years.
The likes of Brigitte Bardot, as well as other celebrities, admit their love for the drink.
Pierce Brosnan drinks a mojito in ‘‘Die Another Day’’ popularizing the drink.
How Businesses Can Celebrate National Mojito Day
Local bars and restaurants can host ‘Mojito Madness’ happy hours, offering classic and creative mojito variations at special prices. Consider a ‘Build Your Own Mojito’ bar with different fruit purees and herb infusions. Grocery stores can create eye-catching displays featuring all the essential mojito ingredients, from fresh mint and limes to white rum and sparkling water. Even non-beverage businesses can join in by offering mojito-themed products or decor, tapping into the refreshing summer vibe.
National Mojito Day FAQs
When is National Mojito Day?
National Mojito Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, July 11, making it the perfect weekend occasion to muddle up a refreshing cocktail.
What are the essential ingredients in a classic mojito?
A traditional mojito features white rum, fresh lime juice, granulated sugar, muddled mint leaves, and a splash of sparkling water, all served over ice.
How popular is the mojito cocktail?
The mojito consistently ranks among the world’s most popular cocktails, with millions enjoyed annually, especially during warmer months. Its refreshing profile makes it a global favorite.
What are the origins of the mojito?
The mojito’s origins are rooted in 16th-century Cuba, where a similar drink called ‘El Draque’ (named after Sir Francis Drake) was made with aguardiente, lime, mint, and sugar to ward off scurvy.
National Mojito Day Activities
Make your own mojito
Follow the original recipe or be creative and add other ingredients according to your mood. For the classic, put together lime juice, rum, sugar, syrup, soda, and mint. Add some crushed ice and stir. Put it in a pitcher and share it with your guests.
Create your own mojito ice cream
Blend some condensed milk and whipped cream and voila! These two ingredients will freeze without needing an ice cream maker. Then later add 150ml of rum, four limes, and fresh mint leaves.
Try Mojito cupcakes
Try making mojito cupcakes using recipes online. A popular approach is to create a lime-flavored cupcake with a mint-lime syrup covered in rum and lime buttercream. This will impress even the most skeptical guests.
5 Facts About National Mojito Day
Seven, twenty-four seven
National Mojito Day also falls on 7 Eleven Day too.
Cuban in London
Cubana in Waterloo, London, is the home of highly recommended Mojitos and Cuban food.
Birth Tattoo
“My Mojito in La Bodeguita, My daiquiri in El Floridita” is engraved at the drink’s birthplace in Cuba.
Prime of Lime
It was discovered that lime juice by itself would have cured the scurvy, but people believed that it was the cocktail that did the trick.
Hemingway’s Havana
Ernest Hemingway lived in a villa in Havana for years which is where the rumor of his love for a mojito comes from.
Why We Love National Mojito Day
Mojitos mean celebrate
In the summer months, mojito’s mean celebration. Whether that be celebrating the summer, a family occasion, a birthday, or just a barbecue, it’s the perfect drink for an outdoor party or gathering.
Mojitos mean summer
Mojitos are so synonymous with the summer that if you’re drinking one then you know the weather is good and it’s time to relax and enjoy yourself
Rich recipes
The recipes are endless. From pineapple ginger mojitos to lychee basil and peach, the choice is never-ending. Create your own concoction and share it with your friends.
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