Rajan Bhattacharya
January 14, 2025
Replacing mint with different herbs in a mojito cocktail offers distinctive flavour profiles, textures and aromas. Traditionally relying on mint for their signature flavour – mojitos can also be made using herbs like basil, rosemary or lemongrass to alter the drink’s overall composition.
Providing a peppery, slightly sweet flavour with a mild herbal note, basil adds a vibrant taste to the cocktail along with a pleasant aroma without overwhelming the palate.
Rosemary contributes a woody, pine-like flavour that deepens the cocktail’s taste profile – its presence creating a robust mojito with an earthy texture and slight green tint.
With a subtle citrus earthiness, fresh and dried thyme can offer a deeper herbal touch without changing the drink’s texture significantly.
Lemongrass brings a citrusy, grassy flavour to the mojito, thus sharpening the flavour by complementing the lime juice.
Providing an earthy, slightly bitter flavour with eucalyptus and pine notes, dried sage has a relatively higher impact on the overall taste of the cocktail.
Tarragon contributes a slightly sweet, anise-like flavour with an additional note of licorice, creating a fragrant mojito. *Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.