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Cuban Mint / Mojito Mint (Mentha × villosa): The Authentic Mint for Classic Cocktails

Cuban mint plant

Cuban mint leaves

Cuban mint habit

Overview

Cuban mint (Mentha × villosa), famously known as mojito mint, is the traditional mint used in authentic Cuban mojitos. It has a milder, sweeter flavor with less menthol punch than peppermint or spearmint, and large, fuzzy, bright green leaves on vigorous, spreading stems.

Botanical Details

  • Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
  • Genus: Mentha
  • Species: × villosa (hybrid)

Growing & Uses

Plant in containers to control its aggressive runners. Prefers partial shade and moist, rich soil. Harvest leaves frequently to encourage bushy growth. Essential for mojitos, mint juleps, and iced tea. Also delicious in fruit salads, yogurt sauces, and Middle Eastern dishes. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9.

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