Black Currant Mojito (Print)

Vibrant black currant meets classic mojito flavors for a refreshing summer drink.

# Components:

→ 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

→ 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 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.
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 like summer in a glass without requiring you to muddle berries for ten minutes like some fancier versions do.
  • The black currant juice does all the flavor work, so you can actually enjoy making the drink instead of feeling like you're running a juice bar.
  • One batch takes five minutes, which means you can make rounds for friends without abandoning your own good time.
02 -
  • Don't muddle with your full strength—I learned this after making an entire batch of bitter, shredded-mint disasters before realizing that gentleness with fresh herbs is actually an act of respect.
  • Timing matters: make these right before people drink them, not ten minutes ahead, because even crushed ice eventually becomes water pretending to be a cocktail.
03 -
  • If your black currant juice is particularly tart, add the sugar first and let it dissolve slightly in the lime juice before muddling the mint—this prevents gritty sweetness.
  • Use a bar spoon instead of a regular spoon for stirring; the longer handle and larger bowl surface mean you can stir without looking like you're excavating the bottom of the glass.
Back