Black Currant Mojito (Printable version)

A vibrant twist on the classic mojito featuring tangy black currant jam, muddled mint, and zesty lime for a refreshing summer drink.

# What you 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Place mint leaves and lime wedges in a sturdy glass. Muddle gently to release mint oils and lime juice.
02 - Add black currant jam to the glass and muddle again to combine thoroughly with 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 cocktail 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 fancy enough to impress guests but takes about five minutes, so you're not stuck in the kitchen all night.
  • Black currant has this sophisticated edge that regular mojitos don't have—it feels like you discovered something special.
02 -
  • Muddling gently is everything—I learned this the hard way by pulverizing mint into bitterness and turning a perfectly good drink into something harsh.
  • The jam needs to actually blend with the rum, not just sit at the bottom like a spoonful of jam in a glass, so don't skip that second muddle.
03 -
  • Chill your glass beforehand if you're making these for guests—it buys you extra time before the ice melts and dilutes everything.
  • Don't go light on the mint; those oils are essential to the whole vibe, and a wimpy handful of leaves will leave your drink feeling incomplete.
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