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.

Author: Pesto & Potatoes

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 134 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 heaping - spoons Shiro Plum with Mint Preserves
2 ounces - lime juice
1 ½ ounces - white rum
ice
4–6 ounces - soda water
10 - mint leaves
2 slices - lime

Instructions

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.
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.
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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