What alcohol goes well with blackcurrants?

Blackcurrants go well with several types of alcohol, including gin, vodka, tequila, brandy, champagne, and sparkling white wine.

Does blackcurrant go well with lime?

Blackcurrant and lime pair together very well. The deep, rich flavor of blackcurrants and the bright citrus notes of lime balance and enhance each other rather well.

What fruit is closest to blackcurrant?

There really isn't an exact substitute for black currants. Red and white currants are similar but are sweeter. Some say gooseberries are close. Sour cherries, blueberries, and blackberries each have some similarities.

How do you make a virgin mojito?

Simply leave out the white rum and use additional seltzer or sparkling water.

Blackcurrant Mojito

Description

Enjoy the refreshing taste of a homemade blackcurrant mojito, a tangy and fresh variation on the classic summer cocktail. A sweet and tart blackcurrant syrup pairs perfectly with lime juice and mint.

Ingredients

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For the blackcurrant syrup

1/2 pound fresh blackcurrants
1 cup water
1 1/4 cups sugar

For the blackcurrant mojito

3 sprigs of mint
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce blackcurrant syrup
crushed ice
2 ounces white rum
seltzer or your preferred sparkling water
1 lime wedge, for serving

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Instructions

Make the blackcurrant syrup. Remove any stems or leaves from your blackcurrants and rinse well. Add them to a pot with the water and bring to a boil on the stove. Lower the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the blackcurrants are soft. Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to release the juice. Strain with a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth and discard the solids. Return the liquid to the pan, add the sugar, and return to a simmer on the stove until slightly thickened, about another 10 minutes. Transfer the syrup to a jar to cool and store, tightly sealed, in the fridge for up to a month.
Start the blackcurrant mojito. Remove the leaves from 2 of the 3 sprigs of mint. Add these to a glass, along with the lime juice, and gently muddle to release the flavor of the mint. Add the blackcurrant syrup to the glass and briefly muddle some more.
Finish the cocktail. Fill the glass at least halfway with ice. Pour in the white rum, then top off with the seltzer.
Garnish. Add the lime wedge and the remaining sprig of mint. Serve immediately.

Notes

The syrup recipe will make about 8-10 ounces, depending on how much you simmer it down. The nutritional info below is only for the cocktail, not the syrup recipe.

This cocktail would pair nicely with my recipe for Halloumi Toast.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Drinks
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American