When the mojito trend hit in 2006, the cuban cocktail opened a newrnera in mint's use in beverages. Traditionally, the cocktail combines fresh mint, sugar, lime juice and rum, but beverage companies launched a multitude of ready-to-drink options capitalizing on the popularity of the mint flavor. Mint has become a popular ingredient beyond the alcohol category, growing into coffee, tea, juice drinks and bottled waters.rnSeveral companies took advantage of the refreshment qualities of mint, including San Francisco-based Soma Beverage Co.'s line of Metromint waters and Osmosis Mint water made by Sparke Technology, Seattle. In addition, R.W. Knudsen offers a mint variety of its Sparkling Essence effervescent spring water. The variety is infused with organic mint, and contains no calories, added sugar or artificial ingredients, the Chico, Calif.-based company says.
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