Fig Mojito

A smooth and easy fig mojito is perfect for enjoying this sensational fig season. Add a twist to the traditional cocktail for good measure.

Ingredients

• Figs: These luscious fruits are the twist that’ll make your mojito pop with a sweet and sultry note.
• Maple Syrup: Drizzle in some of this golden nectar for a smooth sweetness that complements the figs like a dream.
• Mint Sprigs: Freshness alert! Mint is the heart of any mojito, giving that refreshing kick we all crave.
• Light Rum: Ahoy there! Light rum keeps things spirited without overpowering – it’s the smooth sailing your mojito needs.
• Fresh Lime Juice: Pucker up for a citrus zing that cuts through the sweetness and balances your beverage to perfection.
• Granulated Sugar: This sweet staple dissolves into the mix, adding just the right touch of sweetness.
• Club Soda: The fizzy finisher that adds a bubbly personality to your mojito mix.
• Garnish: Lime slices and extra mint sprigs are the crowning glory for the eye and the palette, making every sip a celebration.

How to Make a Fig Mojito

• Remove insides of figs from shell and place in two separate glasses.
• Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and 5 mint sprigs to each glass and muddle (or mash) together using a fork.
• Next add half of rum, lime juice and sugar to each glass.
• Fill rest of glasses with ice and club soda.
• Garnish each with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint if desired and serve.

I know quite a bit about figs.  My big mama has the most luscious fig tree in her backyard in Mississippi so I adore whenever I can get my hands on some.  Since fig season ends so soon, I thought that a mojito celebrating the season with the flavors of maple to highlight fall would be lovely.  And I was right.

How to Store

A fig mojito is best enjoyed fresh, but if you need to store it, keep the mixture without the ice in the refrigerator for up to a day. Add ice and club soda just before serving to keep the fizz alive and the flavors vibrant.

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• Peach Nectar Punch
• New Orleans Hurricane
• Mint Julep
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Fig Mojito

A smooth and easy fig mojito is perfect for enjoying this sensational fig season. Add a twist to the traditional cocktail for good measure.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

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Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Course: Drink

Servings: 2 mojitos

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 figs
• ▢ 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ▢ 10 mint sprigs
• ▢ 3/4 cup light rum
• ▢ 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• ▢ 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ▢ Club soda and ice
• ▢ Garnish: lime slices and mint sprigs

Instructions

• Remove insides of figs from shell and place in two separate glasses.
• Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and 5 mint sprigs to each glass and muddle (or mash) together using a fork.
• Next add half of rum, lime juice and sugar to each glass.
• Fill rest of glasses with ice and club soda.
• Garnish each with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint if desired and serve.

Notes

A fig mojito is best enjoyed fresh, but if you need to store it, keep the mixture without the ice in the refrigerator for up to a day. Add ice and club soda just before serving to keep the fizz alive and the flavors vibrant.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 14.7mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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