Black Currant Mojito - Sonic Skillet

# Needed Ingredients:

01 - 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves

02 - 1/2 lime, cut into wedges

03 - 1 tablespoon black currant jam

04 - 1.7 fluid ounces white rum

05 - 1/2 cup soda water

06 - 1 fresh mint sprig

07 - 1 lime wheel

08 - Fresh black currants, optional

09 - Crushed ice as needed

01 - Place mint leaves and lime wedges in a sturdy glass and muddle gently to release mint oils and lime juice.

02 - Add black currant jam to the glass and muddle again until well combined with the mint and lime.

03 - Fill the glass with crushed ice to the top.

04 - Pour white rum into the glass and stir well to blend all flavors together.

05 - Top the mixture with soda water and stir gently to combine.

06 - Garnish with a mint sprig, lime wheel, and fresh black currants if available. Serve immediately.

01 -

The black currant jam creates a sophisticated berry tartness that feels completely different from standard mojitos, catching people off guard in the best way.
Five minutes from concept to sip means you can impress people without stress, even when you're not expecting guests.
It's naturally vegan and gluten-free without any compromise on flavor or complexity.

02 -

Muddling too hard crushes the mint leaves instead of bruising them, releasing bitter chlorophyll—gentle pressure for just a few seconds is all you need to unlock the oils.
The temperature matters more than you'd think; if the crushed ice starts melting before you finish building the drink, it dilutes everything and the black currant flavor gets washed out.

03 -

Keep your jam at room temperature so it stirs smoothly into the drink without staying clumpy or refusing to blend properly.
If your soda water is warm or has been open for a while, crack open a fresh bottle—flat carbonation completely changes the drinking experience and makes the finish feel dull.