Black Currant Mojito (Printable format)

Vibrant mojito with muddled mint, black currant jam, lime, rum and soda water.

# List of 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 as needed

# How to make it:

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

01 -
  • The black currant jam adds a mysterious depth that makes people ask what's different about your mojito.
  • You can whip this up in under five minutes, making it perfect for impressing guests without stress.
  • It tastes fancy enough for a dinner party but comes together with ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
  • Don't skip the gentle muddling—aggressive smashing bruises the mint and makes it bitter instead of bright.
  • The black currant jam needs to actually dissolve into the drink, so stir well after adding the rum or you'll end up with jammy clumps at the bottom.
03 -
  • Make a batch of muddled mint and lime earlier in the day, store it covered in the fridge, and you can assemble drinks in seconds when guests arrive.
  • If black currant jam is hard to find in your area, look for it in the international aisle or order it online—it's worth the hunt and keeps for months once opened.
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