Mojito Extra

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Overview

The Mojito Extra is a bold, bone-dry reinterpretation of the classic Mojito, built with dark Jamaican rum, fresh lemon juice, mint, and club soda. Finished with Angostura bitters, it delivers a sharper, more aromatic profile designed for drinkers who prefer a less sweet, more assertive highball.

Preparation Method

Place the mint leaves in a Collins glass and add the lemon juice. Gently massage the mint against the glass to release aromatic oils without tearing the leaves. Fill the glass completely with ice cubes, ensuring proper dilution. Add the dark rum and top with club soda. Finish with Angostura bitters, give a gentle lift from the bottom to integrate, and serve immediately.

Ingredients & Ratios

Garnish

Structural Profile and Sensory Characteristics

Structural Breakdown

Flavor Balance and Intensity Breakdown

Sweetness
Acidity
Bitterness
Herbal
Spice
Fruitiness
Smokiness

Organoleptic Profile: Aromatic and Taste Intensity

Dark Rum
Base spirit Richness Driver Molasses Backbone
Lemon Juice
Primary Acid Freshness Driver Structural Balancer
Mint
Fresh Herb Aromatic Cooling Agent Muddled Aroma Source Herbal Freshness Driver
Club Soda
Carbonation Source Mineral Lengthener Mouthfeel Structurer Refreshment Driver
Angostura Bitters
Aromatic Bitters Bitterness Provider Spice Depth Modifier Flavor Amplifier
Lemon
Garnish Aromatic Modifier Visual Accent

Mojito Extra Deep Dive: History, Style, and Use

Serving Style

Served over ice in a Collins glass, lightly effervescent, with a warm amber hue from the bitters and garnished with fresh mint and lemon.

Food Pairings

Pairs especially well with spicy, grilled, or smoked dishes such as jerk chicken, grilled shrimp, and Caribbean-inspired cuisine.

Origins

A modern Mojito-inspired highball that replaces sugar and light rum with dark Jamaican rum and bitters, emphasizing dryness, spice, and aromatic intensity.

Best Occasions

Ideal for warm evenings, aperitivo moments, and drinkers seeking a crisp yet character-driven refresher.

Tasting Notes

Bright lemon acidity leads, followed by intense mint aromatics and the deep molasses, spice, and funk of Jamaican rum. The finish is dry, bittersweet, and persistently refreshing.

Style & Character

Confident, dry, and unapologetically bold.

Variations

This drink can be fine-tuned through rum aging or bitters intensity while preserving its dry, mint-forward structure.

Alcohol Strength

12%

⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.

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