Mojito Mint has a much milder flavor with hints of citrus whereas spearmint is much stronger (think breath mints or chewing gum). Mojito Mint has large leaves which make it great for muddling. + It grows to approximately 2′ tall & spreads to 2-3′. Mint in general has a strong & vigorous root system so you want to give it plenty of room.
Mojito mint is a hybrid mint variety that contains less menthol than peppermint, for instance. It is therefore milder and won’t numb your taste buds as much as other varieties.
While we were researching we ran into the query “How do you take care of mojito Mint?”.
This is what my research found. mojito mint is a hardy plant that is easy to care for. Here’s everything you need to know: Watering your plant: Water the plant regularly, but don’t overdo it – your plant shouldn’t get waterlogged. If the plant begins to droop, it’s not getting enough water.
I prefer my mojito a little less sweet and adjust the drink accordingly. I don’t own a muddler but find that the end of a wooden spoon works just fine. Place mint leaves and a quarter of the lime in a sturdy glass. Muddle, or mash, them lightly.
Can you plant Mojito Mint in a pot?
You can plant mojito mint in a pot or in a vegetable patch in your garden. As is the case with any special mint variety, it is easier to buy seedlings that you can plant rather than seeds.
How big do Mojito mints grow?
Mojito Mint has large leaves which make it great for muddling. + It grows to approximately 2′ tall & spreads to 2-3′. Mint in general has a strong & vigorous root system so you want to give it plenty of room.
What are some good’cooking mints’for my Garden?
There are so many mints to choose from: Candy mint, Banana mint, Chocolate mint, Grapefruit mint, Apple mint, Orange mint, Lavender mint, Peppermint, Scotch mint, Lebanese mint, Spearmint, Blue Balsam mint,. (That’s only half the list in my plant catalog!) Please help me choose a few good “cooking mints” for my garden!
What mints go well with lemon and water?
I drink water with slices of lemon in it throughout the day. Mojito Mint is 1 of my favorite mints to put with this combo because it compliments the lemon and doesn’t overpower it.
Is Mentha x villosa the same as mint?
Mojito Mint, Mentha x villosa, was brought to North America from Cuba about 10 years ago. Up until 2005 or 2006 this mint was rare and hard to get outside of Cuba. Yerba Buena and Mojito Mint are used interchangeably in the popular cocktail, particularly in Havanna, because they have a similar flavor. They’re both in the same family by the way.