Blackberry Mojito
Indulge in the refreshing taste of summer with this Blackberry Mojito, a delightful cocktail that combines the sweetness of ripe blackberries with invigorating mint and zesty lime. Perfect for poolside sipping or backyard gatherings, this vibrant drink is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 fresh blackberries
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 oz white rum
- 1–2 tsp sugar or simple syrup (to taste)
- Club soda (to top)
Instructions
- In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries and mint leaves until juicy and aromatic.
- Add the lime juice and sugar/simple syrup; stir gently to combine.
- Pour in the white rum and mix well.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes and top off with club soda.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves and a blackberry. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approximately 200ml)
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment by swapping in other berries like raspberries or strawberries for a fruity twist. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute rum with extra soda water or lemonade.