Refreshing mojito with tart homemade blackcurrant syrup, fresh mint, lime, and rum. Ready in 20 minutes.
# What You 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
05 - 12 fresh mint leaves
06 - 1 lime, 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
→ Garnish
11 - Fresh mint sprigs
12 - Blackcurrants
13 - Lime slices
# Directions:
01 - Combine blackcurrants, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries are soft and sugar dissolves, approximately 5-7 minutes. Gently mash the berries and strain syrup through a fine sieve into a bowl. Stir in lemon juice and allow to cool completely.
02 - In each highball glass, muddle 6 mint leaves and half the lime wedges to release their aromatic oils and flavors.
03 - Add 2 teaspoons blackcurrant syrup and 1.7 fluid ounces white rum to each glass. Stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes and top with 3.4 fluid ounces soda water each. Stir gently to combine.
05 - Top each drink with fresh mint sprigs, blackcurrants, and lime slices. Serve immediately.
