Mojito Mint Plants

Mojito Mint is a captivating herb celebrated for its refreshing fragrance, culinary versatility, and its iconic role in crafting the classic Cuban cocktail, the Mojito. This particular mint variety belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and stands out for its vibrant green leaves, unique flavour profile, as well as its cultural significance in mixology. This is THE variety to make an authentic Mojito. 

The distinguishing feature of Mojito Mint is its lush and textured leaves, which are deeply veined and give off a strong scent with with a hint of citrus. The flavour of the leaves is bold, combining the classic minty taste with subtle notes of lime and a touch of sweetness, making it a perfect choice for creating the signature Mojito cocktail. The aromatic qualities of Mojito Mint enhance its appeal not only in mixology but also in culinary applications, where it can be used to add a refreshing twist to various dishes and beverages.

This mint variety has gained popularity for its central role in the creation of the Mojito cocktail, a beloved and iconic drink that originated in Cuba. The combination of Mojito Mint, lime, sugar, rum, and soda creates a harmonious and exhilarating beverage that has become a favorite in bars and households worldwide. The leaves of Mojito Mint are traditionally muddled in the cocktail, releasing their essential oils and imparting a burst of freshness to the drink.

Cultivating Mojito Mint is relatively straightforward, as it thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a sunny to partially shaded location. Regular pruning helps control its growth and encourages the production of fresh leaves, ensuring a steady supply for culinary and mixological endeavors. Due to its vigorous nature, growing Mojito Mint in containers is a practical way to prevent it from spreading too expansively in garden beds. If you want to geek out on how to grow mint plants, we really recommend checking out our guide. 

• Latin Name: Mentha nemorosa

  Type: Perennial

  Soil Type: Moist soil

  Where should I plant this variety? Sun or partial shade

  How tall does it grow? Approx 30-40cm

  How much space does it need? Spreads rapidly. Keep contained

  When does it flower? Purple flowers throughout summer.

  
  

  Top care tips: Prune back after flowering and divide late in the year. Keep this variety contained!

   
  

   
  

  Delivery Information

• This is THE variety to make an authentic Mojito. Leaves are strong, sweet and thoroughly suited to being used in the Mojito cocktail. This variety will grow quickly enough to furnish you with ingredients for many Mojito cocktails!

   

• Delivery options explained

   

  Pre-order delivery option

  From January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Order Now delivery option

  From late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday, we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week.

  If you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you.

  Dispatch information

  All orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland this is a 48-hour delivery service.

  Please note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family.

   

  Packaging

  
  We aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us.
  
  

  Customer satisfaction

  Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.