Blackberry Mojitos
Fresh mint, lime, and blackberries combine with white rum and club soda for the most deliciously refreshing mojito. Makes one drink. (Use the slider at the bottom of the recipe to make more!)
Equipment
- muddler
- tall glass
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 12 large mint leaves
- ¼ cup blackberries
- ½ cup club soda
- ¼ cup white rum
Instructions
- Prepare the glass. Place the blackberries, mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice into the tall glass you intend to use for serving.
- Muddle the ingredients. Using a muddler, gently press down and twist on the blackberries, mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice mixture until the mint is slightly bruised and the blackberries release their juices. This usually takes about 30 to 45 seconds. Avoid over-muddling to prevent the mint from becoming bitter.
- Add ice. Fill the glass about three-quarters full with ice cubes to chill the mixture and refresh the drink.
- Pour in the liquids. Slowly add the white rum and club soda to the glass, pouring over the ice to mix the drink gently and maintain its fizz.
- Stir and garnish. Stir the mixture gently with a long spoon to combine all the ingredients well. Garnish with a few whole blackberries, a sprig of fresh mint, and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
- Serve immediately. Serve the mojito immediately to enjoy its freshness and vibrant flavors.
Notes
To make your drink look more attractive, place a lime slice inside the glass after mixing.
Gently slide a thin slice of lime inside the glass before adding the ingredients. This will add color and elegance to your drink, which will be visible through the glass.
For a more refreshing experience, keep your club soda, rum, and blackberries in the fridge before making the mojito. A chilled drink is more refreshing, especially on a warm day.
To make your mojito more bubbly, add the club soda before serving instead of mixing it too early to maintain the fizz, making your mojito more enjoyable.
Instead of crushed ice, use larger ice cubes. They melt slowly and won’t dilute your mojito as quickly as crushed ice.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 208kcal