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Elderflower Mojito

Difford’s Guide
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Elderflower Mojito image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
12 fresh Mint leaves
2 fl oz Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old)
1 fl oz Elderflower liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Koto Collins 35cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of mint sprigs.

Method

  1. Gently MUDDLE mint in glass (just to bruise).
  2. Add other ingredients.
  3. Two-thirds fill glass with crushed ice and CHURN with barspoon.
  4. TOP with more crushed ice and CHURN again

Garnish

  1. Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
  2. Serve with a straw.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 23.7 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

See: Mojito origins and history.

Review

The enduring classic Mojito benefits from a touch of elderflower.

Variations/similar cocktails

Parisien Mojito

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Comments & Discussion

Juan Hatton
Ok. It isn’t great. But cocktail making is having fun. I shook it up with some overproof Wray & Nephew and added some ginger ale to long the drink. Then I was onto something. Lashed quite quickly.
score: 1
Shogi Redbrook Premium Member
I love mojitos and elderflower but unfortunately this is vile. The mint would probably be better muddled in the lime juice and liqueur to avoid bringing out so much bitterness, and crushed ice with multiple churns just makes it watery and bland.
score: 0
Juan Simon
I found it too sweet with Plantaion 3 stars with the above doses. Still delicious, but next time dial back on the Elderflower for my taste. This could also work with a bit of Green/Yellow Chartreuse.
score: 3
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Lovely cocktail...we think that this is better balanced than the Parisien.
score: 1
Ryan Harrold Premium Member
I would argue that this is almost better then a regular Mojito, with the elderflower liqueur being at the perfect amount, which although it’s not summer here in Australia, this would definitely be a hit during summer
score: 1
Chris Dimal
Super refreshing, even better than a Mojito for the hot summer. The elderflower offers just enough sweetness, that is balanced, yet nicely dry.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Very refreshing and perfect with a light luncheon. We used Clairin Vaval (a Haitian sugar cane rum similar to cachaça). Gave the cocktail the wonderful Rhum Agricore flavour. It is 97 Proof so the cocktail had a little more punch.
score: 1
Maira Salazar
Used Cachaça instead of rum, and it works very well! It has the bite of the Cachaça, while still being refreshing. Might need more sweetener for some, but I enjoyed as it is
score: 2

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