This fun festive cocktail is a new take on the classic mojito. Serve it with little persimon® nibbles for the perfect accompaniment.

Serves: 2

You will need:

• Mojito

1 P.D.O. Spanish Persimon® 

Juice of 2 limes

2tsp demerara sugar

Handful of mint leaves

120ml coconut rum

Soda water, to top up

• Persimon® Bites

50g full fat soft cheese

A few toasted flaked almonds or pine nuts

2-3 cocktail cherries, chopped

HOW TO:

1. Cut the leafy top from the Spanish Persimon® and cut off a few thin slices for the drinks. Cut the rest into thicker slices and set to one side.

2. Put the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves into a small jug and ‘muddle’ them together, crushing the mint leaves (you could use the end of a rolling pin for this). Pour into two tall glasses, add a few thin slices of persimon® and top up with ice cubes and soda. Decorate with persimon® slices and extra mint.

3. Spread the reserved persimon® slices with soft cheese, then sprinkle with toasted flaked almonds or pine nuts and chopped cocktail cherries. Serve with the mojitos.

Cook’s tip: These are best made just before you want to enjoy them!

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