Ume Shiso Mojito
This seasonal mocktail blends fresh tropical flavors with Japanese summer essentials – pickled ume (plum) and shiso leaves!
Servings
2
Prep Time:
10 min.
Chill for:
1 hr.
Good For:
Brunch
Introduction
Ume Shiso Mojito
Mojitos are one of my favorite summer drinks, both cocktails and mocktails! This kid-friendly one is refreshing for hot summer days. I tweaked it a bit to include two Japanese summer essentials: pickled ume (Japanese plum) and shiso leaves.
Learn more about why ume (Japanese plum) is a summer must in Japan!
Not so humblebrag: I’m particularly proud of this one as I used organically grown cucumber freshly harvested from my first veggie patch!
Ingredients
- Pickled sweet ume
- Mint
- Shiso leaves
- Cucumber
- Ginger (optional)
- Coconut sugar
- Carbonated soda water
- Ice
In a blender or food processor, blend the ume (make sure you pit them first!), mint, shiso, cucumber, ginger and coconut sugar.
Taste as you go – you’ll be adding carbonated water to this so it’s okay if the flavors are strong!
If it’s not blending smoothly, add a little bit of water!
Chill for an hour, then serve with carbonated soda water and ice.
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