Black Currant Mojito (Printer-friendly)

Vibrant and tangy black currant mojito with mint, lime, and rum. Ready in 5 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 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 top

# 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 - Add fresh lime juice and white rum to the glass.
03 - Pour in the black currant juice and stir well to combine all ingredients.
04 - Fill the glass with crushed ice to the top.
05 - Top with club soda to your preferred strength and stir gently.
06 - Garnish with a lime wedge, extra mint, and black currants or berries if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes fancy enough to impress people, but honestly takes five minutes and uses ingredients you can grab anywhere.
  • The black currant juice does the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so even if you're not a cocktail expert, this comes out beautifully every single time.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, which means everyone at the table can actually enjoy it together.
02 -
  • If you muddle the mint like you're angry at it, it releases tannins and turns bitter—treat it with respect and you'll get that clean, cool flavor instead.
  • The juice's sweetness varies wildly between brands, so always taste after mixing the first few ingredients and before you commit to the sugar amount.
03 -
  • Freeze some black currants or berries in ice cubes ahead of time so your drink stays cold longer without diluting as fast.
  • If you can find fresh black currants in season, muddle a few of them with the mint for an extra layer of flavor that bottled juice alone won't give you.
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