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Save time without sacrificing flavor with this jam jar recipe for a Plum Mint Mojito. I used Washington-made Shiro Plum with Mint preserves from Girl Meets Dirt as the base (instead of simple syrup) to add sweetness and complexity to the cocktail.
A couple of heaping tablespoons of the jam of your choice would work well in this drink that can easily be made into a summer mocktail by skipping the shot of white rum. There are so many flavor combinations, in fact, for this or any other shaken jam jar drink.
- Raspberry jam with lemon juice makes the perfect spritz when topped with sparkling water.
- Blueberry jam with lemon juice and muddled basil would pair well for a vodka-based cocktail.
- Strawberry jam with lemon or lime juice is another versatile combination. Add tequila for a margarita-inspired jam jar drink.
Ingredients
- 2 heaping spoons Shiro Plum with Mint Preserves
- 2 ounces lime juice
- 1½ ounces white rum*
- Ice
- 4 to 6 ounces soda water
- 10 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 slices of lime, plus more for garnish
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.
Notes
*If you want to make this a mocktail, skip the rum and top with extra soda water instead.
