Plum And Sage Mojitos Recipes

MANGO AND SPEARMINT CHRISTMAS MOJITOS

Steps:

• For the simple syrup: Place the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly and cook until mixture is fully dissolved, about 5 minutes. (This recipe will make more than you need for the mojitos but the extra can be stored in the refrigerator and used for other beverages or to cook with.)
• For the mojitos: Add mint leaves, sliced limes and 1 cup simple syrup to a large (48-ounce) pitcher. Muddle these ingredients together with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon.
• Add the rum, club soda and lime juice. Add ice and stir. Divide mixture among 8 glasses and garnish with slices of frozen mango.

TEQUILA MOJITOS

Steps:

• Add half the mint leaves to the simple syrup. Set aside to infuse, 10 to 30 minutes.
• Add the tequila to a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Add the simple syrup, lime juice and the remaining mint leaves. Cover and shake well.
• Fill 2 to 4 glasses with ice. Squeeze a lime wedge into each glass and run it around the rim. Add the squeezed lime wedge to each glass and strain in the cocktail mixture. Add a mint sprig to each drink. Serve and enjoy!

BLACKBERRY-PLUM MOJITOS

Steps:

• Bring sugar and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool 15 minutes. Syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.
• Combine lemon juice, fruit, and basil in a bowl. Add syrup; mash lightly to release juices. Refrigerate at least 1 day and up to 4 days.
• Combine fruit mixture and vodka in a pitcher or punch bowl; ladle about 1/3 cup into each glass. Fill with ice. Top with sparkling water, garnish with more basil, and serve.