Blackberry Mojito
The Blackberry Mojito offers a delightful twist on the traditional Mojito by incorporating the luscious and sweet flavors of fresh blackberries. This cocktail boasts the quintessential elements of a Mojito—crisp mint, zesty lime, and refreshing soda—enhanced by the addition of muddled blackberries. The result is a vibrant and fruity libation that's both visually appealing and bursting with fresh flavors. Served over ice and garnished with extra blackberries and mint leaves, the Blackberry Mojito is a perfect choice for those seeking a colorful and invigorating cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) White rum
- 1/2 cup Fresh blackberries
- 6-8 Fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz (30 ml) Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) Simple syrup
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
- Extra blackberries and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh blackberries and mint leaves together.
- Add white rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup to the muddled blackberries and mint.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Stir or shake the mixture gently to combine and chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top up the glass with soda water.
- Garnish your Blackberry Mojito with extra blackberries and a sprig of fresh mint.
- Serve!