Can the intensity of coffee be combined with the freshness of fresh mint? With the summer Mohito Coffee, everything is possible!

From the United States comes a cold coffee of Cuban heritage and unique flavor: welcome Mojito Coffee!

Several experiments are possible in coffee - there are really countless flavors that can be combined with the intensity and aromas of coffee, and each result finds its own, special audience. In recent years, there are few times when cold coffee is combined with unexpected ingredients such as fizzy water or lemon, resulting in refreshing, refreshing drinks, ideal for the summer. After the combination of coffee with the bitterness of Tonic or Mazagran, which marries the bitter taste of coffee with the intense lemon aroma, a new trend in coffee is heard in the name of Mojito Coffee!

As we understand, Mojito Coffee draws its flavor from the popular Cuban cocktail of the same name. However, Mojito Coffee did not start in Cuba, but in the United States, being primarily linked to the millennials Hipster culture. Its spread was rapid in the southern and coastal states, whose coffee lovers especially appreciated its fresh, refreshing taste and the delightful blend of mint and coffee aromas.

Despite its name, it is worth noting that Mojito Coffee does not contain rum or alcohol altogether, simply borrows from the homonym cocktail the sprit given by the combination of mint and sugar. The addition of milk enriches it with a creamy, hearty feeling, making it a coffee perfectly suited for hot summer afternoons!

What will you need for a refreshing Mojito Coffee?

• Mint or spearmint leaves
• 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 cups of cold coffee filter
• Cold milk (add as desired)
• Crushed ice

How is Mojito Coffee prepared?

• In a large glass, place the mint leaves on the bottom, and add the sugar
• As in Mojito, squeeze it in order for the aroma of mint to emerge
• Add the coffee
• Add milk at will
• Garnish with grated ice and some mint leaves

Tips for the best Mojito Coffee

• It is better to use a coffee prepared in a glass Pour Over coffee maker to get the maximum result in taste. Ideally, we prepare cold coffee in our Pour Over coffee maker, following the steps described here.
• You can replace coffee filter with Cold Brew, getting equally delicious results.
• Some  add a little lemon or lime to Mojito Coffee - it suits very well if you do not overdo it and if youcompletely omit the milk.
• A few drops of rum will give another note to our coffee, but in this case, again it is better to omit the milk.
• You can add, if you like, some  sparkling water - not much, because it will spoil the taste of our coffee.
• Traditionally, Mojito is made with fresh mint, but as it is difficult to find in Greece, we usually replace it with spearmint, with a similar flavor.
• Yuu can use any blend you want, with the same success. A Robusta-rich blend will display a better body, while a 100% Arabica blend will unfold more and more sophisticated fragrances.

It is in the nature of coffee to accept and assimilate bold and original flavor combinations. This summer - but also in the spring - bring dew into your glass with a Mojito Coffee!