Black Currant Mojito (Print)

A refreshing blend of mint, lime, and black currant creates this vibrant summer drink.

# Ingredients:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Place mint leaves and lime wedges in a sturdy glass. Muddle gently to release the mint oils and lime juice.
02 - Add black currant jam and muddle again to combine thoroughly with the mint and lime.
03 - Fill the glass with crushed ice.
04 - Pour white rum into the glass and stir well to blend all flavors.
05 - Top 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The black currant jam adds a sophisticated berry depth that regular mojitos completely lack.
  • It comes together in five minutes but tastes like you've been thinking about it all day.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, so you're not compromising on guests or flavor.
02 -
  • Don't skip the gentle muddling—aggressive muddling bruises the mint and makes it bitter instead of bright, which ruins the whole drink.
  • Black currant jam varies wildly in sweetness depending on the brand, so taste as you go and adjust the soda water ratio if needed for balance.
03 -
  • Make a black currant syrup ahead of time by thinning the jam with a little water and a squeeze of lime—this makes the drink even smoother and easier to mix.
  • Use British or Scandinavian black currant jam specifically; they tend to have better balance between sweet and tart than jam from other regions.
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