Black Currant Mojito (Print)

A vibrant twist on the classic combining fresh mint, lime, and rum with bold black currant juice for an instantly refreshing summer drink.

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1.7 fl oz white rum
02 - 3.4 fl oz store-bought black currant juice
03 - 0.5 fl oz fresh lime juice
04 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

→ Fresh Additions

05 - 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
06 - Lime wedges for garnish
07 - Black currants or berries for garnish, optional

→ To Finish

08 - Crushed ice
09 - Club soda to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place mint leaves and sugar in a sturdy glass. Gently muddle together to release the mint's aroma without shredding the leaves.
02 - Pour fresh lime juice and white rum into the glass.
03 - Add black currant juice and stir well to combine all ingredients.
04 - Fill the glass completely with crushed ice.
05 - Top with club soda to your preferred strength and stir gently.
06 - Garnish with lime wedge, extra mint, and black currants or berries if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes nothing like the usual summer cocktail: black currant brings a sophisticated tartness that makes regular mojitos feel pale by comparison.
  • Minimal effort, maximum impact: five minutes and you're holding something that looks and tastes like you spent real time on it.
  • Works for everyone at the table: skip the rum and you've got a refreshing mocktail that's just as memorable.
02 -
  • Muddle gently or regret it: I learned this the hard way by aggressively crushing mint and ending up with a drink that tasted like lawn clippings; the smell is wonderful, but the flavor turns bitter.
  • The juice sweetness varies wildly between brands: always taste before you commit to the full 2 teaspoons of sugar, or you might end up with something cloying.
03 -
  • Chill your glass before you start: fill it with ice for a minute while you gather ingredients, then dump it out—this small step keeps your drink cold longer.
  • Black currant juice oxidizes faster than other juices, so buy fresh bottles and store them carefully: a bottle that's been open for weeks tastes duller and less vibrant than one you just cracked open.
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