It's Friday Cocktail Time! Pineapple Cooler Edition

Leslie Baker · June 22, 2018

Hey mommas! Happy Friday to you girls! Hope you all had a wonderful week. Yesterday was the official first day of summer, although it really feels like summer to me as soon as school lets out. I'm sure you mommas are the same way.

Something very big and exciting happened this week at Momma Mojito! After a very long legal battle, Momma Mojito is officially and finally a registered United States trademark! It's something I have been working hard on ever since I began this venture. I knew I wanted to have Momma Mojito trademarked, but it hasn't been without its challenges that's for sure. So this week, when I got the notice that it had finally been approved and published (after almost 2 years of waiting!), I was absolutely overjoyed. I couldn't believe it. I am still pretty ecstatic about it. :)

To celebrate Momma Mojito finally being a registered trademark and the official start to summer, I made a super yummy and festive cocktail that you're going to love. It's easy to make even though it looks difficult! It's called a Pineapple Cooler and it's served in a pineapple of course! So here it is girls, enjoy and have a great weekend! Cheers!

xo, Momma Mojito® (see what I did there ;) )

MOMMA MOJITO'S PINEAPPLE COOLER

Ingredients/Supplies:

1 hollowed out pineapple (save as much of the juice as you can, and of course save the fruit for snacking!)
1 oz Malibu Rum
1 oz Pineapple Rum
Juice of Half a Lime
4 oz Pineapple Juice (if you don't have enough from the actual pineapple, add some canned pineapple juice!)
Cocktail Umbrella and Paper Straw for Garnish

Directions:

In the hollowed-out pineapple, fill with ice. (TIP-- if you notice your pineapple is leaking through the skin then place a Solo plastic cup inside first...it fits perfectly and you can cut the top off if you want to hide it!) Next, fill with rums, lime juice, and pineapple juice. Stir. Garnish with the cocktail umbrella and paper straw! Cheers! (Best enjoyed in the pool, lake, ocean....just saying!) :)

It's Friday Cocktail Time! Peach Mojito Edition!

Leslie Baker · June 15, 2018

Hey mommas! Happy Friday to you girls! Hope you all are having a great summer so far! It's been a super busy one for me! We have been out of town for basically all of summer so far, and now that we are finally back home it feels so good! I am so excited to get some time with my kiddos at the pool and just catching up on lost time during the school year.

This week, the kids and I headed to our local farmer's market to stock up on all sorts of yummy fruits and veggies. We had the greatest time talking to all the farmers. :) Also, my kids tend to eat better when they get a say on what I buy. One of the things they insisted that we load up on was all of the yummy fresh peaches. Oh my goodness, I am sooooo glad we did. I love fresh peaches in the summertime. Is there anything better? So with our large bushel of delicious peaches, I have been trying to make myself utilize them in some recipes instead of just devouring them whole...although truth be told, I love to do that too. Peaches are wonderful in so many desserts, but did you know they are also fabulous in cocktails? It's true. The sweetness with just a bit of tart makes for a perfect summer drink. So first up on peach cocktail making is of course....the mojito. Peach Mojitos are juicy and refreshing. I highly recommend trying one this weekend girls and enjoy the fruits of summer! Cheers and see you next week!

xo, Momma Mojito

MOMMA MOJITO'S PEACH MOJITO

Ingredients:

1.5 oz. Bacardi White Rum
Juice of Half a Lime
Half a Peach (diced)
5-6 Medium Mint Leaves
.5 oz Simple Syrup
Club Soda to Taste
Mint Sprig, Peach Slice, and Lime Wedge for Garnish

Directions:

In a highball glass, throw in your diced peaches, mint leaves, and simple syrup. Muddle until the peaches begin to break down. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Pour in rum and lime juice. Now fill to the top with club soda. Stir lightly. Garnish. Cheers mommas!

It's Friday Cocktail Time! Summer Favorites List!

Leslie Baker · June 8, 2018

Hey mommas! Happy Friday to ya!! So I know that some of you may be looking for ideas for summer cocktails to enjoy on your patio or maybe even by the pool this summer. I have LOTS of yummy options, and today I decided to round them all up for ya in one convenient location!!

You can't go wrong with any of these delicious summer cocktails! Hope you can find one or two (or three or four!) that you can use this summer at your house! Cheers mommas and see you next week!! ;)

xo, Momma Mojito

The MOJITO of course!! (Click the picture for the link to the recipe!)

The MOSCOW MULE!! (click the pic for a link to the recipe!)

The Piña Colada!!! (click the pic for a link to the recipe!)

The Bloody Mary!! (click the pic for a link to the recipe!)

The RUM PUNCH!! One of my favorite poolside drinks!! (click the pic for a link to the recipe!)

The HURRICANE!! (click the pic for a link to the recipe!)

The Frozen Margarita!! (click the pic for a link to the recipe!)

The ultimate tiki drink-- the MAI TAI!! (click the pic for a link to the recipe!)

So there ya have it mommas!! A list of just a few of my favorite cocktails for summer! Be sure to explore the blog more because it's loaded with good ones, and of course I'll be adding more every Friday!! Cheers mommas!! :)

It's Friday Cocktail Time! Malibu Mule Edition!

Leslie Baker · June 1, 2018

(photo bomb courtesy of Stella...the Mojito Puppy!!)

Hey mommas! Happy Friday to ya!! Hope you girls are enjoying your summer break so far. I know I sure am. I'm sure I'll get tired of not having any personal time before too long, but for now I am loving having my babies home. We've been getting lots of extra snuggle time in this week, and that's definitely my favorite part about having them home for summer.

We were out of town last weekend for Memorial Day for part of the weekend, and we came home to a pretty bare pantry. While my husband was grilling up some things we had scrounged together out of the fridge, I was really craving a cocktail but I wasn't sure what I even had to make a cocktail with! Out of a little bit of desperation and some creativity, this delicious cocktail was born. And girls, I am so glad it did. I call it a Malibu Mule. It's a take on a Moscow Mule but with a summery vibe! It is oh so good. Don't you love those times you have nothing in your house, but somehow you make something fabulous out of it?! Heck yeah!

I'll be making this cocktail all summer long....empty pantry or not! It is THAT good. Try it out this weekend. I know you're going to love it too! Cheers mommas!

xo, Momma Mojito

MOMMA MOJITO'S MALIBU MULE

Ingredients:

Juice of Half a Lemon
2 oz. Malibu Coconut Rum
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
4 oz. Ginger Beer
Spent Lemon Half and Mint Sprig for Garnish

Directions:

In a copper mug filled with ice, pour in lemon juice, rum, pineapple juice, and ginger beer. Give it a slight stir. Throw in the lemon half that you used for juicing for extra flavor and garnish as well as a sprig of mint! YUM! Cheers!

It's Friday Cocktail Time!! Red, White, & Blue Mojito Recap Edition!!

Leslie Baker · May 25, 2018

Hey mommas!! Happy Friday to ya! School's finally out for summer and it's Memorial Day weekend!! What could be more exciting than summer and a long weekend?! :)

We have a MAJOR promo going on right now!! I'm giving 30 (THIRTY!!!) percent of all proceeds sold right here on mommamojito.com to Wounded Warrior Family Support all weekend long!! Those of you that receive our emails found out about it first thing this morning, and you guys have slammed us all day with orders! I am so overwhelmed with the love for my little company and our dedication to giving back to our troops! You girls seriously are the best.

Because I have been swamped all day with shipping (which is a great thing!!), I am bringing up last year's Memorial Day Mojito for ya!! It's red, white, and blue and loaded with yummy berries with a crisp, delightful taste! You're going to love it!! I hope you mommas have a wonderful weekend! Shop with us for a great cause, or go straight to https://www.wwfs.org to donate to them directly. Read all about the amazing things they do over at WWFS on my Momma Mojito Gives Back page. If nothing else, please be sure to take time out of your fun activities this weekend to remember those fallen soldiers and their families. They gave up their today for our tomorrow, and I am forever grateful for their service.

Cheers mommas!! Have a great weekend!!

xo, Momma Mojito

**Please note that this recipe was originally published here on May 26, 2017**

Hey mommas!! Happy 3-Day weekend to you all!!! Who's super excited for a long weekend?! I know I sure am!! As I am heading out of town for a super fun bachelorette weekend for a life-long friend of mine, I am extra excited!!

Memorial Day is such a great weekend, not only because school is out for summer. But it's also a great time to get together with friends and family and have some fun together, maybe swim, or do some grilling. Memorial Day is always a fun weekend! It feels like it's the start of summer and that's pretty exciting! It's really important to remember those that have sacrificed their lives for our ability to have weekends like these. It really is true that we live in the land of the free because of the brave. It's something I feel passionate about and that's why I came up with my "Momma Loves Her Troop" tee. It's not only a great way to show everybody how you love your own family, but it also supports the families of our troops as well. Every single cent that I make off of these tees, I give straight to the Wounded Warriors Family Support which benefits families of our troops who have either been killed or injured while fighting for our country. After all, it's not just the troops that our sacrificing for our country, but their families are sacrificing as well. I'm proud to announce that this weekend, not only am I giving all of the proceeds of the sales of these tees to this wonderful cause but I am also giving $10 extra for every single "Momma Loves Her Troop" tee right out of my own pocket. So go ahead mommas, buy away. I would be over the moon if these tees sold like hotcakes and I had to donate hundreds or thousands of dollars to this worthy cause!! Speaking of, if you'd like to just donate straight to the Wounded Warriors Family Support, then visit their website : https://www.wwfs.org/ .

So in honor of those who have served our country, thank you beyond measure. Mommas, here is a festive Blueberry & Strawberry Mojito just for this occasion in beautiful red, white, & blue!! Cheers mommas and happy Memorial Day weekend!! :)

xx, Momma Mojito

MOMMA MOJITO'S RED, WHITE, & BLUE MOJITO

Ingredients:

2 oz. Bacardi White Rum
Juice of Half a Lime
1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
Club Soda to Taste
Handful of Blueberries
2 Strawberries, sliced
5-6 Large Fresh Mint Leaves plus more for Garnish
Extra Strawberry for Garnish

Directions:

In a highball glass, throw the mint leaves, blueberries, and sliced strawberries in the bottom of the glass. Pour the simple syrup over them. Now muddle until the berries begin to break down slightly. Next, add crushed ice almost to the top of the glass. Now add your Bacardi Rum. Then, add the lime juice and top off with club soda. Give it a slight stir and garnish. (ps, my super cute American picks and cocktail napkins can be found in the dollar section of Target!! ;) ) Cheers mommas!!