A smooth and easy fig mojito is perfect for enjoying this sensational fig season. Add a twist to the traditional cocktail for good measure. If you love this, you will love this Mint Julep!
I love when I go to a restaurant that inspires me to head straight to the kitchen and create new recipes of my own. My husband and I spend a great deal of time eating out which is probably a bit of a shock considering that I’m a food blogger that creates recipes. To me, it makes a ton of sense. After writing this blog for about three years, I can always use new inspiration so things don’t get too stale around here.
One restaurant I recently had the pleasure of dining at was Adamus Lounge in Chicago. The spread was fantastic. Seriously there was inspiration everywhere I looked. From lobster croquettes and the most incredible empanadas to the simpliest raspberry mojito, I found myself wanting to make everything I tasted.
At the end of the day, I settled on a new version of the raspberry mojito that was perfect for this season. Thus, the fig mojito was born.
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.
I really enjoyed this drink and the ease of making it. I enjoyed the beautiful flavor of the meddled figs with hints of sweetness from the maple. The flavor of this drink can’t be beat especially the mint. Adamus was just the inspiration I needed.
Check out some of my other drink recipes below!
Fig Mojito
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.
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I love figs so much but I was just not able to get my hands on any this season. 🙁 If I happen to stumble across any (maybe it’s not too late?) I will be sure to mix up this cocktail! Love that it’s sweetened with maple; such a perfect drink to bridge the seasons!
I LOVE (and hoard) figs! Turning them into a mojito is just plain GENIUS! This cocktail is beautiful, girlfriend! Totally making this come 5 o’clock! Pinned! Cheers! 😉
J, I love this fig spin on a mojito!!! brilliant!! and I love that big mama has a fig tree in her backyard in Mississippi!!! figs must be very special to you! love this!
I need to eat out more often…we almost never eat out, but I always get some good recipe inspiration when we do. Looks like a delicious mojito!
Yes try some new restaurants you have been eye-ing. You will adore it!
We eat out a lot too, but it gives me so much inspiration! I make notes on my phone like a huge food nerd. 🙂 Fresh figs in a mojito sounds fantastic, Jocelyn! Now I know what to do with my next batch of figs. 🙂
Oh I love to make notes too. Seriously they are so necessary!
Ok Jocelyn, I consider myself the queen of mojitos, and I’ve never heard of a fig mojito! (Insert sad face) This is totally gorgeous and I absolutely cannot wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
I love that I finally know the queen of mojitos! You are fantastic!!!!
I love getting recipe inspiration from restaurants, and pretty much anywhere! This is such a gorgeous cocktail for fall!
Thank you hon!
Why not start Monday with a cocktail! You are speaking my language! This mojito sounds fabulous.
Agreed. Mondays deserve cocktails period.
I have yet to find fresh figs around here. Must find them to make this incredible mojito!
Yes you totally have to find them and fast!
Cheers to fig season and this creative mojito!
Thank you Tonya!