Red Currant Mojito
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5
Red Currant Mojito
Description
This cocktail features a syrup made by dissolving sugar in water, boiling it briefly with red currants, and mashing to release juices before straining out solids. The resulting syrup offers bright fruit flavor with natural berry tartness and sweetness. For each serving, ice cubes, red currant syrup, lime juice, mint leaves, and white rum are combined and shaken vigorously in a jar. The shaken mixture is then topped with club soda and garnished with fresh mint and red currant sprigs, providing a visually appealing and aromatic drink.
The cocktail highlights the contrast of sweet and tart flavors from the syrup and lime, complemented by the fresh, cooling notes of mint and the sparkle of club soda. It serves as a colorful, fruity variation on the traditional mojito.
Serving immediately ensures the best balance of flavors and freshness, with the mint garnish adding a pleasant aroma that enhances the drinking experience.
Ingredients
Red Currant Syrup
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups red currants
For the Mojitos
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 ounces red currant syrup
- lime juice juice of ½ lime
- 24 mint leaf plus one for garnish, fresh
- 8 ounces white rum
- 16 ounces club soda
Instructions
- To make syrup, put sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add currants and continue to boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and use a potato masher to crush any unbroken berries.
- Allow it to cool completely. Strain and discard solids.
- To make each mojito, in a 16- ounce mason jar, put all ingredients except club soda. Put a lid on the jar and shake vigorously.
- Remove the lid, top with club soda, and garnish with a mint leaf and a sprig of red currant berries.
- Serve immediately with a straw for sipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 24.8mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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