Blackberry Mojito
Blackberry Mojito
© Chef Laura Bonicelli
Deep purple blackberry syrup mingles with bright mint and lime, creating a cocktail that's both rustic and refreshing. The perfect balance of tart and sweet makes this my go-to summer sipper when the berries are at their peak.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
1 hr 25 min
Servings
2 servings
Ingredients
- =====blackberry syrup=====
- 2 cupsblackberries
- 1/2 cupsugar
- 1 tablespoonlemon juice
per glass
- 24 mint leaves
- 1 1/2 ouncesblackberry syrup
- 1 1/2 ouncesfresh lime juice
- crushed ice to fill glass
- 1 1/2 ounceswhite rum (pineapple juice for non-alcoholic version)
- club soda
- fresh sprigs of mint and whole fresh blackberries to garnish
Instructions
- 1
Combine blackberries and sugar in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for . Stir occasionally to break up the berries. Pour through a fine sieve, pressing to release the liquid; discard the solids. You should have about 1/2 cup of syrup, which is more than enough for 2 glasses.
- 2
Cool completely and stir in the lemon juice.
- 3
In a lowball glass, muddle the mint leaves. Leave in the glass and add the syrup and lime juice.
- 4
Fill the glass, almost to the top, with crushed ice. Pour rum over the ice. Stir and top the drink off with club soda. Garnish with mint and blackberries.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 2 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.