Sour grapes? No, these fruits taste just like a mojito cocktail
Growers in Spain have hybridised one variety with another to create what is described as 'sweet with a hint of lime'.
The result goes on sale in the UK on Wednesday at the Co-op under the name Mojito Fresh.
The grapes will be available in selected stores and cost £2.90 for a 400g punnet as part of the supermarket's Irresistible range.
Kate Byrne-Fletcher, Co-op's head of fresh produce, said: 'This new variety is a must-try for mojito cocktail fans – and we're thrilled to be adding it for customers as a healthy snack or freezing and adding to summery drinks.'
She added: 'We're expecting this variety to fly off the shelves – it will only be in stores for a few weeks due to the seasonal window.'
The grapes, which launched last year in Spain, were developed by the fruit production firm Uvasdoce Fresh and are the first in the new 'fresh mocktail collection' of the fruit.
The Mail has revealed how European vineyards are being hit harder by climate changes.
Hotter temperatures could mean that popular varieties, such as Pinot Noir and Merlot, end up sweeter and more intense – with the alcohol content increased too.
A Canadian study of more than 500 grapevine varieties revealed European vineyards have had the greatest temperature shift since the 1970s compared with other wine-growers.
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