What kind of mint is used for cocktails?

Spearmint
Spearmint is the most common type of mint used in American cocktails (there are hundreds of species within the family), though Voisey says the plant grows pretty much anywhere in the world. “It’s not very fussy, so it can grow in a variety of climates,” she says.

How do you muddle mint for a drink?

The right way to muddle mint: Place the mint leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker or large metal cup or bowl. Using a wooden cocktail muddler or unfinished wooden spoon, gently mash the mint 3 to 4 times to release the juices. It should look like this.

Is sweet mint and spearmint the same?

Mint extract is a mixture of spearmint and peppermint, whereas peppermint extract is just that. Mint brings a bright, bold flavor to recipes. On the savory side, spearmint is usually the mint of choice, however when it comes to sweet, peppermint is the herb of choice as it pairs well with chocolate and citrus flavors.

How do you clap mint leaves?

Just tossing it in there won’t do anything, so that’s where your hands come in. Place the leaves or sprig in one hand and gently smack it with the other — this warms up the mint slightly and starts to extract the oils before you use it to garnish your drink.

Can you use peppermint in cocktails?

Peppermint. As you might conclude, Peppermint may be the best choice for mint cocktails using more strongly flavored spirits. Lastly Peppermint has its own set of flavored varieties too, including orange, chocolate, ginger and grapefruit.

What kind of mint goes in mojitos?

Fresh Mint Save the most beautiful sprigs for garnishing your mojitos. Spearmint is my favorite mint variety for mojitos. As a plus, it’s the easiest type of mint to find at grocery stores (if you see ambiguously labeled “mint,” it’s probably spearmint). Spearmint is sweeter and more mellow than peppermint.