Moroccan Mint Cocktail

Name: Moroccan Mint Cocktail - Ingredients, Method & Key Tips
Ingredients: Black tea leaves; Green cardamom pod; Sugar; Spearmint leaves; Lemon juice; White rum; Rosewater; Mint sprig; Sparkling water; Ice cubes

Rum

Author: Devi Poojari

A glass filled with crushed ice and garnished with mint sits on a white plate next to two whole limes.

The Moroccan mint cocktail is best described as a fusion drink which combines the flavours of the Cuban mojito cocktail with the essence of mint tea. Although traditionally served cold, the cocktail can also be tweaked to make a warm variation – with the addition of whole spices for better infusion.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:

Black tea leaves
Teaspoon
Green cardamom pod
1
Sugar
Teaspoons
Spearmint leaves
8
Lemon juice
15ml
White rum
30ml
Rosewater
5ml
Mint sprig
For garnish
Sparkling water
For topping
Ice cubes

Method

Step 1
Add the black tea leaves, crushed cardamom pod, half of the spearmint leaves and sugar to a cup of recently boiled water and steep for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Strain and cool completely; meanwhile, muddle the remaining spearmint, white rum and rosewater in a cocktail shaker.
Step 3
Add the cooled black tea followed by ice cubes and shake well for 15-20 seconds.
Step 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with ice and top up with sparkling water.
Step 5
Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint before serving.

Tips & Suggestions

For an authentic Moroccan flair, incorporate a splash of cooled, brewed green tea for additional dimension and flavour complexity.
Instead of sugar, use honey or cane syrup to mimic the flavours of a non-alcoholic Moroccan tea as well as contribute an amber hue to the drink.