I bought Creme de Cassis without really having a plan for it. I knew it was a blackcurrant flavored liquor that was typically used in a drink called kir (Creme de Cassis topped with wine). So I decided it would taste good in a mojito... and it did!
I have a love/hate relationship with mojitos. I really love the taste of them and they are a great vacation drink. It's tropical with out being too fruity and overly sweet.
However, I hate how the mint gets stuck in my teeth. I have been embarrassed a few times by finding out that I have a piece muddled mint replacing one of my front teeth.
That's not a good look for anyone.
Blackcurrant Mint Mojito
(makes 1 beverage)
2 sprigs of mint
1/2 oz lime juice
3/4 oz simple syrup
3/4 oz Creme de Cassis
1 1/2 oz rum
soda water
Mix 1 sprig of mint, lime juice and simple syrup in a bar glass and muddle to release the mint flavor. Add the Creme de cassis and rum. You can shake this in a cocktail shaker or just go ahead and pour it over ice in the serving glass (I strained out my mint - can't get stuck in my teeth now!). Top with soda water and garnish with the sprig of mint.
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