Iced Coffee Mojito with Commercial Drive Coffee!! Summer Fun!
The Iced Coffee Mojito - The tropical summertime refresher!
Who says mojitos are just for rum lovers? Sure wasn’t us at the Commercial Drive Coffee Company! This caffeinated version brings together the brightness of mint with smooth cold brew for a surprisingly harmonious blend. Our Organic Dark Roast Park Drive Coffee is the perfect coffee for this one!!
Ingredients:
4 oz cold brew coffee (cooled) (go back to our blog post of
2 oz white rum
1 oz fresh lime juice
¾ oz simple syrup
8-10 fresh mint leaves
Club soda
Crushed ice
Lime wheel or wedge and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions:
Muddle mint leaves gently in the bottom of a tall glass
Add lime juice, simple syrup, and rum
Fill glass with crushed ice
Pour cold brew over the ice
Top with a splash of club soda
Stir gently and garnish with lime wheel and fresh mint
The mint and coffee combination might sound unusual, but trust us—it's incredibly refreshing on a hot day!
Patio Pro Tips
Make it ahead: Cold brew concentrate can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge. Same with simple syrup—having these ready means cocktail time is mixing time. You can check out blog post last month for the perfect cold brew recipe using our Organic Dark Roast Park Drive Coffee!
Ice matters: Use large ice cubes or spheres when possible to prevent dilution. For frozen drinks, freeze some of your cold brew in ice cube trays for extra coffee flavor without watering down.
Garnish game: A good garnish isn't just pretty—it adds aroma and flavor. Don't skip the coffee beans on your martini or the fresh mint in your mojito.
Batch it up: Hosting a crowd? Scale up the mojito recipe and serve it in a large dispenser. Your guests can help themselves while you enjoy the party.
Final Sip
Coffee cocktails prove that your caffeine fix doesn't have to take a summer vacation. Whether you're winding down after a long day or kicking off a weekend patio party, these drinks bring together the best of both worlds—the comfort of coffee and the refreshment of a perfectly crafted cocktail.
So fire up that cold brew maker, stock your bar cart, and get ready to be the hero of patio season. Your friends (and your taste buds) will thank you!
Cheers to caffeinated summer sipping!
We are proud to say the we a 100% Canadian Owned and Operated Company. We package and roast our small batch artisinal coffees here in BC! Inspired by our Italian roots and Vancouver’s Little Italy!