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Mojito Mint
B tier
Mojito mint (often Mentha × villosa) is the preferred Cuban-type mint for mojitos—milder and less aggressively menthol than peppermint, sweeter than some spearmints when muddled with lime and rum. Muddle gently to avoid bitterness. If unavailable, good spearmint works; peppermint does not. Grow in pots for bar gardens.
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Traits
CocktailCuban TypeFreshLess Aggressive MentholMild SweetMojitoSoft
History
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Cuban mint types underpinned early mojito and island drinks.
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Mojito culture popularised specific mild mints.
Global cocktail revival demanded mojito mint plants.
Nurseries marketed Mojito mint as a distinct cultivar group.