Persimmon Mojitos
Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE mojitos. I know I’m not Cuban, but I do love all things Latin! The first time I tasted a mojito at a Cuban restaurant I was hooked and started growing wild mint in our garden. Recently my huge mint plant dried up and I felt as if I lost a very dear friend. I said farewell to my beloved mint plant but not adios to mojitos. I can always purchase mint at a local grocer.
Jeanine (our photographer) said she made Persimmon Mojitos and I was all ears. Can you imagine how thrilled I was when she shared her recipe along with her amazing photography for this autumn cocktail? All I could picture was gorgeous fall persimmons and summer mint leaves dancing together like a Latin hottie dancing in a bikini while wearing a pair of UGG boots. Um, okay maybe not the best of analogies, but hopefully you get the point. Its summer and autumn rolled into one delightful cocktail.
And there is a virgin recipe below! Let’s all toast to Fall…Salud!
Persimmon Mojitos
Ingredients
- Crushed ice
- 6 ounces light rum
- 8-10 mint sprigs
- 4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 4 tbsps Simple syrup, about 4 tablespoons sugar to 4 tablespoons water combined to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons persimmon puree, (fuyu variety)
- Club soda
- 2 lime slices
Virgin Persimmon Mojito (Persimmon Mint Cooler):
- Crushed ice
- 8-10 mint sprigs
- 4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 4 ounces lemon lime soda
- 2 tablespoons persimmons puree, fuyu variety
- Club soda
- 2 lime slices
Instructions
- Puree persimmons (remove skin), in a blender or juicer.
- Place ice in a beverage shaker, add bruised mint leaves and lime juice. Shake well and serve over ice in a low ball glass. Add the persimmon puree and combine gently, and top off with club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint leaves.
Notes
Photography and recipe by Jeanine Thurston
76 Comments on “Persimmon Mojitos”
Fantastic variation on a mojito. I will have to try this.
I’d love for you to submit one of your beautiful photos, and a link to your post, to my vegetarian photo gallery showcasing the best vegetarian dishes and recipes on the web.
Thanks for the reminder Vegolicious! Done! I hope your readers enjoy our mojito recipe!
I love mojito! Never had persimmon though… Curious to find out how it taste! Lovely picture and great presentation!
A persimmon tastes like a papaya and cantaloupe combined — very sweet. But looks like a tomato. It’s a fruit that needs some more love. It’s very yummy!
I’m not much of a drinker but I think I’ll be trying this out.
Thanks for the post!
Keep seeing Persimmons & not knowing what to do with them.. Eating one scares me but drinking one with alcohol might work!
They are the funniest looking things — Even the cashiers have no idea what they are. LOL!
Nice… Thanks for sharing!
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Mojitos are the best. Unfortunately, I recently had an awkward mojito experience.
My wife and I were invited to a brunch where they were going to serve brunch cocktails. I’d never heard of such an extravagance, but asked for a mojito. Apparently, it’s not a breakfast cocktail…
Perhaps your persimmon mojito would be more acceptable.
Ryan
LOL Ryan! If a Bloody Mary is acceptable than gosh darn it so is a Persimmon Mojito!
mmmm i love it! I like to prepare drinks ans drink! =D
I will try the recipe!
awesome recipe i gotta save this for when spring and summer comes along.
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This looks great and I have a bucket of persimmons waiting to be pureed.
Dancing in ugg boots? Really? Apart from that I loved your post…I have to admit I’m partial to a good mohito on a hot day as well!
Hi Christian: I am an UGG hater, but for some reason they came to mind when I wrote that post. It was the only warm thing that I could think of. But now all I can picture is sweaty feet – LOL!
Me! I’ve danced in Ugg boots! (Thought it was a fine analogy 😉 )
Congrats on being pressed – admittedly, for as sophisticated as I believe my pallet to be, I’m not sure it’s ever tasted persimmon…but — cocktail time is a fine excuse to try it. Thank you for this fun idea!
Teri! Glad someone out there likes UGG boots. I bet they look gorgeous on you! ME? Not, so much 😉
Wow! That looks so good! I do want to try!
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Hate Ugg boots – LOVE mojitos. I can’t wait to make these yummy cocktails!!
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Yum!! I have a persimmon waiting for a purpose in my fruit basket – perfect!
Perfecto! I’ve never had a persimmon but seeing some bright and delectable looking ones at the grocery store the other day has had me wanting to give them a whirl. Now I have an excuse to buy some, AND a new bottle of rum!
Persimmon mojito? It seems to be very freshy.
Persimmons are my favorite! I will certainly be trying out this recipe.. thanks 😉
persimmons are my favorite! =)
Yum, those look awesome! And the persimmons are really good this year. Thanks!
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i love mojitos and this variation looks pretty good! gonna try it this weekend
Wow, love your work. I just planted a Persimmon in my garden and am looking forward to a healthy supply for mojitos.
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Very excited to try this out for my next dinner party 🙂
Wow, what a great recipe. I loveeee persimmon. I’ll give it a whirl and ask for it next time I’m bar hopping. Maybe I’ll try it at home. On my Word Press blog I’ve a really old post on cocktails from famous hotels around the world. Thanks so much for the lovely pics.
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That looks refreshing! too sad I have to wait 4 months more to try this as Persimmon is out of season here now.
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Looks Yummy! Thanks
The first mojito I ever tasted was a wine cooler. I can’t remember if I was B and J or Seagrams. It was so nasty that I had to add two tsps of sugar and then it became my favorite. Consequently, if I have to add something to a store bought drink, then maybe I don’t need to buy it.
What a gorgeous drink, this one above is. Well, maybe mojitos are supposed to be on the tart side, but I will definitely have to give this one a try.
This is making my mouth water! I’ve never had a Persimmon Mojito, but I LOVE Mojitos! Definitely one to try.
Omg.. mojitos and persimmons might just be my most favorite things ever (aside from yams.. but those 3 might not mix so well…)
its look so fresh….!!!!
i want it i want it i want it !!!!!
Why would anyone need to BE of a certain tribe to enjoy/participate/appreciate some aspect of that tribes memetic heritage? We’re all human. Humanity can transcend tribal boundaries every generation, they don’t mean anything.
Culture isn’t biological. I love Mojitos too. As I do Preserved Eggs from China, Proscuitto, and Esrom Cheese. It’s like saying, I’m not Japanese but I love Sushi. Or, I’m not Italian but I sure love Lasagna. What?
I’m glad you agree that all food is for all. From one Mojito lover to another, Salud!!
yum, and I have recently acquired a persimmon from a friend…
Y-U-M! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my! This looks so delightful!! I only discovered how wonderful persimmons are a year ago and I can’t hardly wait to try this! Thank you so much for sharing! <3
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Can’t beat a Moijito
This looks superb! I’m a mojito fan as well, and anything Cuban and Latin too! 🙂
Sounds gorgeous – I think I’ll have to try one of these! Thanks for the recipe.
Wow, now I know how to use of my neighbour’s persimmon tree! She keeps on offering me persimmons (called kaki fruit here in Spain), and this is a great receipe for all that fruit. Thanks!!
Hmm…interesting. I have to admit, I’ve never tried a mojito. GASP! I know. 🙂 I’ll have to try this lil’ recipe and let you know how it works out.
Thanks!
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Interestingly, it will be implemented… 🙂
Regards from Spain!
Well hola Mr. Spain! Thrilled our post caught your eye!!!
Ya know, I’ve never had a mojito. I must try one soon. Great photos and nice blog you have here.
wow, thanks!! I love mojitos! And pretty much any other cocktail for that matter!
I think that with every cocktail there is a cliche that you associate with it and want to be part of.
For example, whenever I drink a cosmopolitan I always imagine myself as one of the girls in sex and the city, sitting by a bar in new york feeling very sophisticated!!
thanks for the great post and recipe!
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Leanne: Too funny! I do that same when I drink a cosmo!
Looks delicious! Congrats on being freshly pressed! 🙂
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Wow, beautiful color and it looks delicious!
These were great! I gave it a go last night. Thanks for the awesome idea. I never would have thought of it.
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