Growing up, Mountain Dew was my favorite soda. I don’t reach for it much these days, but every once in a while, that bright green bottle still calls my name. So when I came across Mountain Dew‘s own recipe for a Dew-jito, I knew I had to try it.
The original recipe is a Mountain Dew mojito made with fresh mint, lime, simple syrup and white rum. For my version, I ditched the rum and made it a mocktail—and it was way better than I expected.
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Even making the Dew-jito was part of the fun. Muddling the mint and lime, filling the glass with ice and adding a lime wedge and mint sprig at the end made the whole thing feel a little more special rather than just pouring myself a soda. Plus, it only took a few minutes.
More importantly, it tasted good. The Dew-jito was cold, fizzy and refreshing, with the Mountain Dew flavor still coming through alongside the fresh mint and lime. It was sweet without needing much else, and exactly what I want to drink when it’s hot out. Safe to say, this won’t be the last Dew-jito I make.
If you’re curious, here’s how to make a Dew-jito, along with some fun recipe variations to keep things interesting.
The ‘Dew-jito’ Secret: Fresh Mint, Lime and Zero Syrup
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Mountain Dew’s own Dew-jito recipe calls for 6 to 8 mint leaves, 4 lime wedges, ½ ounce of simple syrup, 1 ½ ounces of white rum and 3 to 4 ounces of Mountain Dew. I left out the rum for this mocktail version, and you can skip the simple syrup too; Mountain Dew is sweet enough as it is.
The fresh mint and lime make a big difference here. The lime gives the drink a little tartness, and you get fresh mint in just about every sip.
For one Dew-jito, muddle 6 to 8 mint leaves with 4 lime wedges, add ice and pour in 3 to 4 ounces of Mountain Dew. I finished mine with another lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
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The Muddle vs. The Mash: How to Release Mint Oils Properly
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You don’t need to go wild with the muddler. I gave the mint and lime a few gentle presses and twists, just enough to bruise the leaves and release some juice from the lime. Once I could really smell the mint, I stopped.
Try to keep the mint leaves mostly intact rather than mashing them into the bottom of the glass. Overdo it, and you’ll end up with little pieces of mint floating around your Dew-jito.
How to Scale: Single Glass vs. Summer Pitcher
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One Dew-jito uses only three to four ounces of Mountain Dew, so it’s easy to make more if you’re having people over.
For a small pitcher of four to five drinks, start with about 20 ounces of Mountain Dew, 2 to 3 limes and a good handful of mint.
For a larger party dispenser with 10 to 12 drinks, you’ll need about 48 ounces of Mountain Dew, 5 to 6 limes and a larger bunch of mint.
For a pitcher, you can muddle the mint and lime right in the pitcher, then add the Mountain Dew shortly before serving so it doesn’t lose its carbonation. If you’re making it ahead of time, wait on the ice too so it doesn’t melt and water down the drink.
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4 Ways to ‘Dress Up’ Your Soda Mocktail
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The original is good on its own, but there are plenty of ways to play around with your Dew-jito.
1. Add fresh berries.
Muddle a few strawberries, raspberries or blueberries along with the mint and lime. You’ll get a little extra fruit flavor, plus some color in that bright green drink.
2. Try adding pineapple to the mix.
Pineapple is another natural match for lime and mint. Muddle a few small chunks with the other ingredients, or add a splash of pineapple juice if that’s what you have on hand.
3. Muddle in some cucumber.
Add a few cucumber slices to the mint and lime before muddling. Cucumber is mild enough that it won’t take over the drink, but it’ll add another fresh flavor to the mix.
4. Pick a different Dew.
You don’t have to stick with the original flavor. Baja Blast‘s tropical lime flavor makes it an obvious one to try, especially with the fresh lime already in the glass. Or, go in a completely different direction with the cherry-flavored Code Red.
The ‘Spiked’ Version: Adult Variations
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Of course, you can always put the rum back in. Mountain Dew’s original Dew-jito recipe calls for 1 ½ ounces of white rum, and I used Rhum Barbancourt White Rum when I tried the cocktail version. I liked it just as much, and the rum made the mint and lime taste even more like the mojito that inspired it.
White rum makes the most sense if you want to stick close to the original, but you could experiment with vodka or tequila too. I’d keep the same 1 ½-ounce pour and see which one you prefer.
Final Thoughts
After making the Dew-jito, I’m curious what else I can make with Mountain Dew. There are plenty of flavors to choose from, so I have a feeling I’ve only scratched the surface.
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