Calaminty Jane

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Difficulty **

  • 4 cl Cala Kumquat gin
  • 1 cl cane sugar syrup
  • 1 organic lime (rinse well and wipe off)
  • sparkling water
  • crushed ice
  • 2 drops Angostura (optional)

Garnish:

  • a few fresh mint leaves
  • jigger
  • bar spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • muddle
  • recycled jam jar
  • reusable straw (metal or bamboo or…)
  • Cut the lime in half and each half in four.
  • Pour the cane syrup into the serving glass and, depending on the size, place 4 or 6 lime wedges in it.
  • Squeeze the lime wedges with the muddle to extract the juice.
  • Place some mint leaves in the glass and mix well with the spoon.
  • Fill the glass with crushed ice halfway up.
  • Pour in the 4 cl. Cala Kumquat gin and fill it with sparkling water.
  • Mix the whole thing again with the spoon to blend the flavours harmoniously.
  • Enjoy this revised version of the famous mojito.