Black Currant Mojito (Printer View)

A vibrant take on the classic cocktail with muddled mint, tangy black currant jam, and zesty lime for a refreshing summer drink.

# What you'll need:

→ Fresh Ingredients

01 - 8-10 fresh mint leaves
02 - 1/2 lime, cut into wedges

→ Sweetener

03 - 1 tablespoon black currant jam

→ Spirits

04 - 1.7 fl oz white rum

→ Mixers

05 - 1/2 cup soda water

→ Garnish

06 - Extra mint sprig
07 - Lime wheel
08 - Fresh black currants (optional)

→ Ice

09 - Crushed ice as needed

# Method:

01 - Place mint leaves and lime wedges in a sturdy glass and muddle gently to release mint oils and lime juice.
02 - Add black currant jam to the glass and muddle again to combine thoroughly with the mint and lime.
03 - Fill the glass completely with crushed ice.
04 - Pour white rum into the glass and stir well to blend all flavors.
05 - Top the mixture with soda water and stir gently to combine.
06 - Garnish with a mint sprig, lime wheel, and fresh black currants if available. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer decided to show up in a glass, with that perfect balance of tart jam and bright lime that keeps you coming back for more.
  • You can throw it together in five minutes, which means more time actually enjoying your day instead of fussing in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't muddle aggressively or you'll crush the mint leaves into tiny bitter pieces; gentle pressure is all you need to release the oils.
  • The temperature of your glass matters more than you'd think—a chilled glass keeps the drink cold longer, so pop it in the freezer while you gather ingredients.
03 -
  • Chill your glass in the freezer for five minutes before making the drink; a cold glass means the mojito stays properly chilled all the way through.
  • Use a muddler with a flat bottom, not a pestle with a pointed end, because the flat surface lets you apply pressure evenly without accidentally pulverizing everything.
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