Tangy Blackcurrant Mojito Twist (Print Version)

A vibrant mojito blending blackcurrant syrup, fresh mint, lime wedges, and sparkling soda for a refreshing lift.

# What You'll Need:

→ Blackcurrant Syrup

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blackcurrants
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup water
04 - 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Mojito Base

05 - 24 fresh mint leaves
06 - 2 limes, cut into wedges
07 - 4 teaspoons blackcurrant syrup
08 - 3.4 fluid ounces white rum
09 - 6.8 fluid ounces soda water
10 - Ice cubes as needed

→ Garnish

11 - Fresh mint sprigs
12 - Blackcurrants
13 - Lime slices

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine blackcurrants, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and sugar dissolves, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Gently mash berries, then strain syrup through fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Stir in lemon juice and allow to cool completely.
02 - In each highball glass, muddle 12 mint leaves and half the lime wedges to release their essential flavors and aromatics.
03 - Add 2 teaspoons blackcurrant syrup and 1.7 fluid ounces white rum to each glass. Stir to combine thoroughly.
04 - Fill each glass with ice cubes and top with 3.4 fluid ounces soda water. Stir gently to integrate.
05 - Top each drink with fresh mint sprigs, blackcurrants, and lime slices. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The blackcurrant syrup tastes nothing like the sugary versions you buy—it's bright, tart, and genuinely tastes like the berries themselves.
  • It takes barely twenty minutes total, with most of that being cooling time, so you can make it on a whim when guests arrive.
  • Once you have the syrup, you can batch make mojitos without fussing, which feels like hosting magic.
02 -
  • If your syrup tastes one-dimensional or flat, you didn't use enough lemon juice—add a bit more and it transforms completely.
  • Don't skip the cooling step for the syrup; warm syrup will melt your ice and throw off the whole balance of the drink.
03 -
  • Taste your syrup before you use it—blackcurrants vary in tartness, so you might need to adjust the sugar or lemon juice slightly depending on what you find.
  • Pre-chill your glasses in the freezer while you're making the syrup; a cold glass makes the whole drink feel more intentional and keeps everything cold longer.
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