Twelve days 'til Christmas Cocktails: Christmas Mojito recipe

The festive season is officially upon us!

And what better way to celebrate than some delicious Christmas Cocktails!?

Introducing our 12 days ’til Christmas boozy advent calendar! Check back every day for a brand new holiday-themed tipple that you will definitely want to try for yourself, right up until the big day!

Try yesterday's Mulled Wine or Cider recipe.

Remember to drink responsibly!

CHRISTMAS MOJITO

INGREDIENTS

For one serving - scale up as needed

• 1 shot of white rum such as Bacardi
• 1-2 tablespoons strawberry jam
• 4-5 strawberries (plus 1 extra to garnish)
• 2-3 wedges of lime
• A few good sprigs-worth of fresh mint leaves (plus extra to garnish)
• Ice
• Soda Water

METHOD 

1. Place strawberries, lime, mint and jam in something you can muddle them in (I don't have a muddler so used a pestle in a metal cup. You could also use a potato masher with a bowl, or even a spoon in your glass if you're able to give it a good squish). Adjust the amount of jam based on how sweet or sour you want your mojito. And muddle!
2. Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in the rum. 
3. Add the muddled mix, top with soda water and give it a good stir.
4. Take the spare strawberry and, cut lengthwise about two thirds of the way up from the point, keeping the stem end in-tact. Use the slit to position the strawberry on the edge of the glass. Garnish with extra mint leaves.
5. Enjoy!