Red Currant Mojito Recipe

Making an alcoholic bevy with Oregon native red currants (Ribes sanguineum) can result in a delicious and refreshing beverage.

This recipe for a Red Currant Mojito features the bright flavors of red currants:

Red Currant Mojito:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh red currants

• 6-8 fresh mint leaves

• 1 tablespoon sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1/2 lime, cut into wedges

• 1.5 oz white rum

• Soda water (club soda)

• Ice cubes

• Mint sprig and red currant for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle the red currants, mint leaves, and sugar in a glass to release the flavors.

2. Squeeze in the juice from the lime wedges and drop the squeezed wedges into the glass.

3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.

4. Pour in the white rum and give the mixture a gentle stir.

5. Top off the glass with soda water to your desired level.

6. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a red currant on top.

7. Give the drink one final gentle stir to combine the ingredients.

8. Enjoy your vibrant Red Currant Mojito!

Feel free to adjust the quantities of ingredients to suit your taste preferences. You can also experiment with different types of alcohol or variations of the classic mojito recipe to create your own unique red currant alcoholic drink.