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Plum Mint Mojito or Fauxjito
Save time without sacrificing flavor with this jam jar recipe for a Plum Mint Mojito. Jam is used in place of simple syrup to provide sweetness to the drink. Cocktail and mocktail variations available.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Add 2 heaping spoons of jam to a 16-ounce, wide-mouth canning jar. Pour in 2 ounces lime juice, 10 fresh mint leaves and 2 lime slices. Use a muddler to press the ingredients together for about 15 seconds, until you can smell the mint.
- Step 2
Pour in 1½ ounces white rum (for the cocktail). Add a few cubes of ice and secure the lid onto the jar. Shake for 15 to 20 seconds, ensuring the jam is evenly distributed.
- Step 3
Strain the cocktail into another jar that’s filled with ice. Top with soda water, stir and garnish with extra mint and lime slices. Serve.
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