Persimmon Mojitos

Name: Persimmon Mojitos
Ingredients: Persimmon Syrup:; Flesh of one ripe persimmon, seeds and skin removed; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 pinch cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; Persimmon Mojito; 3-5 mint leaves; 1 pinch lime zest; 1 ounce lime juice; 2 ounces persimmon syrup; 1 ounce rum (I used a lightly spiced rum, but a white rum also works well here); 2 ounces club soda (optional)

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

Persimmon Syrup:
Flesh of one ripe persimmon, seeds and skin removed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 pinch cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Persimmon Mojito
3-5 mint leaves
1 pinch lime zest
1 ounce lime juice
2 ounces persimmon syrup
1 ounce rum (I used a lightly spiced rum, but a white rum also works well here)
2 ounces club soda (optional)

Directions

1

Combine persimmon flesh, brown sugar, water, and spices in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Allow to cool slightly.
2

Once cooled, puree syrup mixture and strain into a bottle to remove any bits of flesh that haven't broken down (syrup will be on the thicker side -- that is okay, you just don't want any stringy flesh or bits of skin that may have gotten into the mixture).
3

Muddle mint leaves and lime zest in the bottom of a glass. Add lime juice, persimmon syrup, and rum. Give it all a quick stir, add a few ice cubes and club soda if desired. Top with a sprig of mint and serve.