Jam Cocktail & Mocktail
The easiest way to make a cocktail using ingredients you already have on hand.
Ingredients
- 1½-2 oz liquor like vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, tequila (omit for a mocktail)
- ¾ oz fresh citrus juice like lemon or lime
- 1 spoonful jam (any jam will do!)
- fresh herb like mint, basil, or thyme
- 2+ oz sparkling water, club soda, or tonic
- ½ oz simple syrup OPTIONAL
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, lemon juice, and the herb. Muddle the herb leaves with a muddler or use the back of a spoon to release the flavor.
- Add the spoonful of jam and several ice cubes.
- Shake well, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a lowball glass that's filled with ice.
- Top off the glass with your tonic or sparkling water.
- Garnish with a sprig of herb.½
Notes
If you want to forgo the liquor, this makes a nice and refreshing mocktail.
If you enjoy sweeter drinks, add the 1/2 oz of simple syrup.