French Mojito

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Serve in a Collins glass

Ingredients:
12 fresh Mint leaves
2 oz Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column)
1⁄2 oz Black raspberry liqueur (e.g. Chambord)
1 oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄4 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
× 1 1 serving
Read about cocktail measures and measuring

Garnish: Raspberries & mint sprig

How to make:

Lightly MUDDLE mint in base of glass (just to bruise). Add other ingredients. Half-fill glass with crushed ice and CHURN (stir) with bar spoon. Continue to add crushed ice and churn until drink is level with glass rim.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 8/10
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Review:

A classic Mojito with a hint of berry fruit flavour and colour

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History:

For more recipes, its origins and history, see the Mojito Cocktail.

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Peter McCarthy’s Avatar Peter McCarthy
19th June 2024 at 23:01
Light and refreshing. Nice mojito variation to switch things up. I might even add more mint next time...
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Henrik T’s Avatar Henrik T
17th May 2023 at 17:23
Very nice cocktail!
I didnt have raperberry liqueur so i used Crème de Fraises à la Fraise de Bois(strawberry).
It worked really well!
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Ana Vivas’ Avatar Ana Vivas
19th September 2022 at 21:44
Does this cocktail not use soda or sparkling water?
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
20th September 2022 at 15:39
You can add a splash to top, but if you churn with crushed ice, it should already be diluted. Neither soda nor sparkling water is used to make mojitos in Cuba.
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Tom W’s Avatar Tom W
15th January 2021 at 18:52
Also, the How to Make section doesn't reference the sugar syrup....not a major issue, of course.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
16th January 2021 at 12:35
Thanks for bringing the error to my attention. How to make now fixed.
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Tom W’s Avatar Tom W
15th January 2021 at 18:48
Not my favourite Mojito variant. It's okay just not convinced about the raspberry/mint combination.
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