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    Bergamot Mojito

    Published: Mar 11, 2017 · Modified: Jun 25, 2022 by annabanana · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

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    Bergamot mojito!!! Beautifully fragrant mojito made with bergamot and fresh mint. Traditional cocktail with a bit of a modern twist, green appearance makes it perfect for the St Patrick's Day! 

    Super fragrant bergamot mojito recipe. Made with fresh mint and Sorrento lemons | via@annabanana.co

    Hey there!

    As it's St Patrick's Day next week, it's only fair we have a drink theme today! And it's beautifully green, just to fully embrace the spirit of the day!

    So here's the thing... I'm not really a big drinker (any more). And long gone are the days, when I could easily have a bottle of wine for myself during an evening session in the local pub with friends.

    OK, let's re-phrase a little, I still can have a bottle of wine, but the torture of hangover the next day is unbearable. So I choose not to do it (too often). But this bergamot mojito is definitely worth the sacrifice...

    Super fragrant bergamot mojito recipe. Made with fresh mint and Sorrento lemons | via@annabanana.co

    Firstly, it's made with bergamots. And if you are not familiar with bergamot, it's a fragrant citrus fruit, in size similar to an orange, with a yellow colour, similar to a lemon. Earl Grey tea gets its specific flavour from bergamot. It's one of my favourite aromas in the world! It brings me back to my 'zen' 🙂

    Super fragrant bergamot mojito recipe! Refreshing classic cocktail with a twist, perfect green drink for St Patrick's Day! | via @annabanana.co

    Super fragrant bergamot mojito recipe! Refreshing classic cocktail with a twist, perfect green drink for St Patrick's Day! | via @annabanana.co

    Secondly, this mojito has a small spin to it. Rather than 'muddling' lime with sugar, lemon and mint in a glass, like you would with a classic mojito, the ingredients are being blend together and frozen for few hours. This creates 'the granita'. Something similar to a slush puppy in texture. And it makes this bergamot mojito dangerously easy to drink. Raise your glasses!

    Super fragrant bergamot mojito recipe! Refreshing classic cocktail with a twist, perfect green drink for St Patrick's Day! | via @annabanana.co

    Also, unlike a classic version, this recipe is using gold rum, rather than white rum. Personally, I think it goes well with either 😉

    Lastly, if you want to add a bit more green colour to the appearance, throw a small pinch of spirulina powder or green food dye. I've used spirulina in mine. And I can assure everyone, you can't taste it at all.

    Super fragrant bergamot mojito recipe! Refreshing classic cocktail with a twist, perfect green drink for St Patrick's Day! | via @annabanana.co

    So bottoms up friends! And let's celebrate the weekend and the beautiful, fresh, spring- infused air!

    Slainte!

    Super fragrant bergamot mojito recipe! Refreshing classic cocktail with a twist, perfect green drink for St Patrick's Day! | via @annabanana.co

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    Super fragrant bergamot mojito recipe! Refreshing classic cocktail with a twist, perfect green drink for St Patrick's Day! | via @annabanana.co
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    Bergamot Mojito

    Refreshing and super fragrant bergamot mojito recipe! Perfect green drink for St Patrick's Day!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 270kcal
    Author: Anna

    Ingredients

    • 300 g golden caster sugar
    • 30 fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
    • 6 medium limes (juiced)
    • 2 medium bergamots (juice and zest)
    • 2 large Sorrento lemons (juiced)
    • 150 ml golden rum
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    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, mix together sugar and 1 ltr of water, bring to the boil and cool down to room temperature.
    • In a food processor, blend together mint, lime juice, bergamots zest and juice and lemon juice. Add sugar syrup and blend until combined. Pour into plastic container and freeze, stirring with a fork every 30 minutes until frozen.
    • Scoop the granita into chilled glasses, garnish with lime, lemon skin/ peel and fresh mint.

    Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

    Notes

    Cooking time does not include freezing time (3-4 hours).
    You can top it up with soda.
    Use a tiny pinch of spirulina powder or green food dye to give your mojito super green appearance. 
    If you can't find any Sorrento lemons, use the ordinary lemons.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 270kcal
    Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!

     

    Recipe adapted from BBC Good Food.

    Beautifully fragrant bergamot mojito with fresh mint and Sorrento lemons | via @annabanana.co

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    1. annabanana

      March 12, 2017 at 11:26 am

      Thanks s much Steph!
      You may find them in some local farm shops, but your best chance will be to buy bergamots online. I also don't think they are available all year around, but definitely worth a search! Ocado sells them occasionally, and same with Waitrose.
      Hope you will find some and get a chance to try this mojito!!! Big hugs to you x

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    2. Stephanie

      March 12, 2017 at 8:07 am

      5 stars
      Anna, this mojito makes my mouth water! What a fantastic recipe!!! I've never tried bergamots before, are they easy to find in UK? And the colour! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! Also, your pictures are absolutely stunning!

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