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Strawberry Mint Mojito

This creative twist on the classic Mojito cocktail is shaken up with the splendid addition of strawberry jam.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 10 small fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) E.D.SMITH® Spa Fruits Strawberry Fruit Spread
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lime juice
  • oz (45 mL) white rum
  • Ice cubes about 5 large cubes
  • Soda water about 1/2 cup/125 mL
  • Fresh mint sprigs
  • Sliced strawberries

Directions
 

  • In cocktail shaker, muddle 6 mint leaves, jam, lime juice and rum; muddle until mint leaves are bruised and fragrant. Add ice; shake vigorously until chilled.
  • Pour into stemmed glass; top up with soda water. Add remaining mint leaves.
  • Garnish with mint sprigs and strawberries.

Tips

  1. Use raspberry or blueberry jam instead of strawberry jam if desired.
  2. When guests are coming, multiply amounts to make in a pitcher or punch bowl, adding soda water and ice just before serving.
  3. Make small diagonal slit onto each strawberry slice, then slide onto rim of glass.
Type Beverages - Easy Use
Season/Occasion Holiday, Christmas & New Years - Spring & Easter - Summer Fun - Thanksgiving, Autumn & Halloween