Refreshing Nordic Cloudberry Mint Mojito Cocktail
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Ingredients
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60 grams Fresh cloudberries
(If unavailable, use cloudberry jam)
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12 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves
(Plus extra for garnish)
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100 ml White rum
(Choose a quality white rum for best flavor)
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45 ml Fresh Lime Juice
(Approximately juice of 2 limes)
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2 tbsp Granulated sugar
(Adjust to taste)
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200 ml Soda Water
(Chilled)
Crushed Ice, as needed
(If unavailable, use cloudberry jam)
(Plus extra for garnish)
(Choose a quality white rum for best flavor)
(Approximately juice of 2 limes)
(Adjust to taste)
(Chilled)
Nutrition
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 250ml)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 0.3 mg
Instructions
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1 - Muddle cloudberries and mint:
Place fresh cloudberries, 10 mint leaves, and sugar into a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush them until sugar dissolves and juices release.
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2 - Add lime and rum:
Pour the fresh lime juice and white rum into the muddled mixture. Stir well to combine flavors.
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3 - Fill glass with crushed ice:
Fill two serving glasses with crushed ice to the top.
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4 - Strain and Pour:
Strain the muddled mixture evenly into the prepared glasses over the crushed ice.
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5 - Top with Soda Water and Garnish:
Top each glass with chilled soda water. Gently stir to combine and garnish with remaining mint leaves and a few whole cloudberries if available. Serve immediately.
Place fresh cloudberries, 10 mint leaves, and sugar into a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush them until sugar dissolves and juices release.
Pour the fresh lime juice and white rum into the muddled mixture. Stir well to combine flavors.
Fill two serving glasses with crushed ice to the top.
Strain the muddled mixture evenly into the prepared glasses over the crushed ice.
Top each glass with chilled soda water. Gently stir to combine and garnish with remaining mint leaves and a few whole cloudberries if available. Serve immediately.
More About: Refreshing Nordic Cloudberry Mint Mojito Cocktail
About Nordic Cloudberry Mint Mojito
The Nordic Cloudberry Mint Mojito transforms the classic Cuban mojito into a refreshing Northern European delight by incorporating rare and prized cloudberries—a tart, golden berry native to the Arctic regions of Scandinavia. This cocktail celebrates the fusion of clean, crisp flavors emblematic of Scandinavian cuisine, making it a perfect summer refreshment with an exotic twist.
Tips & Notes
- Fresh cloudberries have a unique tart sweetness; if you cannot source them fresh, cloudberry jam works well as a substitute, providing a sweet and aromatic flavor.
- Adjust sugar quantity depending on the tartness of your cloudberries for balanced sweetness.
- Use crushed ice to ensure the chill and dilution is just right.
Cultural Significance
Cloudberries have a revered place in Nordic culture—they are often foraged in the wild and used in festive recipes. Incorporating cloudberry into this mojito brings a taste of Scandinavia's wilderness into a classic cocktail.
Unique Aspects
The marriage of cloudberries with fresh mint and lime offers a bright, earthy, and luscious combination that reimagines one of the world's most loved cocktails with a Nordic heritage. This drink is perfect for cocktail enthusiasts eager to explore unusual berries and subtle environmental flavors.
Enjoy this vivid and revitalizing cocktail on a warm day, perhaps while watching the midnight sun or in the company of friends sharing stories of the North.
