What kind of mint goes in a mojito?

Spearmint
Spearmint is my favorite mint variety for mojitos. As a plus, it’s the easiest type of mint to find at grocery stores (if you see ambiguously labeled “mint,” it’s probably spearmint). Spearmint is sweeter and more mellow than peppermint.

Is Sweet Mint good for mojitos?

This year I decided to try something different and picked up a container of Sweet Mint from Bonnie Plants (in the terracotta pot). It produced a wonderfully delicate, minty but not overpowering mojito.

Can you use any mint for mojitos?

There is actually a plant called Mojito Mint that is traditionally used in a mojito recipe. It’s a more mild mint than other mints typically found in North America (like peppermint and spearmint). But don’t worry if you don’t have Mojito Mint! Any mint will do.

Is there a difference between mojito mint and regular mint?

+ This mint, rather than spearmint, gives the authentic mojito taste. Mojito Mint has a much milder flavor with hints of citrus whereas spearmint is much stronger (think breath mints or chewing gum). Mojito Mint has large leaves which make it great for muddling. + It grows to approximately 2′ tall & spreads to 2-3′.

What is difference between peppermint and mint?

The term “mint” is an umbrella term for the Mentha plant family that includes spearmint, peppermint, orange mint, apple mint, pineapple mint and more. Mint is a perennial and wide-spreading herb. Both spearmint and peppermint have menthol in them but peppermint contains a higher menthol content (40% versus .

Does mint regrow after cutting?

To take cuttings from mint, use sharp scissors or pruning shears to cut stems about 3 to 5 inches (8-10 cm.) long. Remove at least two or three leaves from the lower part of the stem but leave the top leaves intact. New growth will appear at the nodes.

What is the difference between mint and sweet mint?

Mint tastes sweet and produces a lingering cool effect on the tongue. Peppermint has a stronger flavor with more menthol taste. The fresh leaves have the most flavor and scent, with those much reduced in dried mint leaves.

How do I make my mint plant bushy?

Sprinkle the soil with a little time-release fertilizer if you wish. Water in the plants well. Finally, positioning your fingers like mine in the photo at left, pinch off the top two to four leaves on each plant. This will make the mint branch out and become bushy.

What is the best way to flavor mint leaves?

To get the most flavor from fresh mint, bruise the leaves. Place the sprigs in a plastic bag and smash them with a meat mallet. This releases their oils—perfect for lemonade and iced or hot tea.

Should I crush mint leaves?

Crushing mint is the best way to release its flavor for cocktails like mint juleps or to make a homemade mint jelly or sauce. For mint cocktails, only a gentle crush, or muddle, is necessary to release the mint oils without having bits of torn mint leaves all throughout the drink.

What do you use mojito mint leaves for?

Mojito Mint can be dried and used as a tea. It has a rich flavor that is perfect with heartier herbs like rosemary and sage. Mojito is a great herb to use to make scented oil for salves and is a nice ingredient in mint jelly. You can also make a marinade for chicken or pork with it.

What alcohol is in a mojito?

Alcohol: Mojitos. Traditionally, a mojito is a cocktail that consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. Original Cuban recipes uses spearmint or yerba buena, a mint variety very popular on the island.

How is a mojito traditionally served?

Rum, lime, mint and sugar (derived from cane juice) are mixed with soda water to create a refreshing classic cocktail. The Mojito is traditionally served over ice in a highball glass and often associated with summer.

What goes into a mojito?

Traditionally, a mojito is a cocktail that consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime juice, sparkling water, and mint.

What is a mojitos drink?

Mojito (/moʊˈhiːtoʊ/; Spanish: [moˈxito]) is a traditional Cuban highball. Traditionally, a mojito is a cocktail that consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime juice, soda water, and mint.