Assistance with Recipe Development - Raspberry Mojito

[sacandagabrewing]

How is it going everyone. I was just looking to the masses because there are a couple elements to this recipe and I want to make sure everything is in order before giving it a go! So here is the proposed Recipe

5# apple cider
1# of sugar to get it to have a similar finish as rum
K1D yeast
Let that go until it crashes

Now secondary is where the potential fun or trouble can happen. The three flavors of mint, lime, and raspberries need it to all balance out if not the mint take center stage
So I was thinking
1. Take a bunch of mint and use it as a dry hop for a week. I want to try to avoid a tincture because you can’t really do that on a commercial level so I’m trying to stay true to that
2. About 3-4# of raspberries and blueberries lightly crushed
3. The lime is really where I have no idea. I was thinking just zest 2 limes or so and then add a tiny bit of juice once it is stabilized

backsweeten with agave!

I would love any advice that you can give. I really don’t like the idea of teas but if you guys think that’s best just let me know!

warmest!

 

[bmd2k1]

What do u mean by "similar finish as rum"?

 

[sacandagabrewing]

What do u mean by "similar finish as rum"?

At least in my experiences, when I add sugar, it kinda finishes with a white rum quality to it

 

[sacandagabrewing]

At least in my experiences, when I add sugar, it kinda finishes with a white rum quality to it

Although now that I think about it, its probably just the harshness from extra alcohol

 

[bmd2k1]

Although now that I think about it, its probably just the harshness from extra alcohol

Haven't used K1D yeast....but you're not gonna get anywhere close to the 40% ABV of Rum.

 

[S-Met]

Haven't used K1D yeast....but you're not gonna get anywhere close to the 40% ABV of Rum.

He's only using apple juice and 1lb of sugar. He wants to boost the alc. just a touch to give it the hot alcohol bite.

And a mojito will only be 9-15% depending on the recipes mixing ratio.

 

[sacandagabrewing]

He's only using apple juice and 1lb of sugar. He wants to boost the alc. just a touch to give it the hot alcohol bite.

And a mojito will only be 9-15% depending on the recipes mixing ratio.

100% just that little bit of burn

but my primary focus of this post was to try and nail down the secondary additions If you guys have any advice

 

[S-Met]

3. The lime is really where I have no idea. I was thinking just zest 2 limes or so and then add a tiny bit of juice once it is stabilized

Your reasoning for 1 & 2 are fine. 1 week may be too long for the mint though, it may start to throw a vegital flavor.

For #3, I'd add zest and juice from about 6 limes and add to primary. The zest will add essence. The juice will ferment out, but will leave citric acid. Thus should help mouth feel.

Id also consider adding a lime as a garnish.

 

[sacandagabrewing]

Thanks so much! I’ll let you know how it goes