Herb
Mentha villosa
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Mentha villosa (commonly M. × villosa) is the botanical identity often linked to mojito mint—soft, mild mint chemistry suited to sweet-sour cocktails. Use as mojito mint in drink programs. Taxonomy of mints is messy; buy by aroma and trusted nursery labels.
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DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn
Traits
CocktailCuban MintFreshHybridMildMojito BotanicalSweet
History
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Villosa-type mints grew in Caribbean gardens.
Botanists described villosa mint forms among Mentha hybrids.
Cocktail literature cited M. villosa for authentic mojitos.
Specialty growers propagated M. villosa for bars.