French Mojito
Muddle; Churn ∙ 4 min ∙ 17.1% ABV ∙
The French Mojito is a Mojito riff of muddled mint, light gold rum, raspberry liqueur, and lime, churned with crushed ice in a Collins glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the glass, lightly muddle: Fresh mint leaves 12 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: Light gold rum 60 mlRaspberry liqueur 15 mlLime juice 30 mlSugar syrup 10 ml
- Half-fill the glass with crushed ice and churn with a bar spoon
- Continue to add crushed ice and churn until drink is level with glass rim
- Garnish with a raspberry and a mint sprig
Tips
- Muddle the mint lightly and briefly; bruised leaves give flavor, pulverized ones taste bitter and grassy.
- Pour the raspberry liqueur in with the rest of the liquid instead of floating it, so the churn spreads its sweetness through the drink.
History
The French Mojito is a modern twist on the Mojito with no documented creator, bar, or year. Its defining change is raspberry liqueur alongside the rum, lime, and mint, which gives the drink its berry color and flavor.
Many accounts link the Mojito itself to El Draque, a 16th-century drink of raw sugarcane spirit, lime, sugar, and mint.
FAQ
What is in a French Mojito?
Muddled fresh mint, light gold rum, raspberry liqueur, fresh lime juice and sugar syrup. The raspberry liqueur is what sets it apart from a Mojito: it adds a berry note and a pink tint.
How do you make a French Mojito?
Lightly muddle the mint in the glass, add the rum, raspberry liqueur, lime juice, and syrup, then half-fill with crushed ice and churn. Keep adding ice and churning until the drink reaches the rim.
