Blackberry Mojito
This blackberry mojito is a twist on the classic mojito. It's light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. Fresh blackberries, lime, and mint keep it bright and clean, while simple syrup and white rum bring everything together without overpowering the drink.
Servings 2 drinks
Calories 230kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice 3-4 limes (6 fl oz)
- 1 cup blackberries
- 6 mint leaves
- 2 oz simple syrup ¼ cup
- 4 oz white rum ½ cup
- 1 cup club soda 8 fl oz
- Ice
- More blackberries, lime wedges, and mint leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Add the lime juice, blackberries, and mint leaves to a bowl, jar, or cocktail shaker. Gently muddle just until the berries release their juice and the mint becomes fragrant.
- Add the simple syrup, white rum, and a handful of ice. Shake or stir until well chilled. I prefer mine shaken.
- Taste the mixture after adding the rum but before pouring over ice, and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Strain into glasses filled with ice, or leave the mixture unstrained for a more rustic drink.
- Top with club soda, garnish with extra blackberries and mint, and serve immediately.
Notes
Simple syrup: To make it, combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil just until the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat and let it cool. Store in the refrigerator.
Blackberries: If your blackberries are very tart, start with less lime juice or add a little extra sweetener after tasting.
Rum: I prefer white rum here to keep the drink light, but a lightly aged rum also works.
Mocktail: For a mocktail, skip the rum and add extra lime juice and club soda.
Lime juice: Fresh lime juice is important — bottled lime juice can make the drink taste flat or bitter.
Shaken vs. stirred: Shaking chills the drink faster and adds a bit more dilution, which I like for keeping the mojito light and refreshing. Stirring works too and gives you a cleaner, slightly less diluted drink — this one really comes down to preference.
Frozen blackberries: Frozen berries work in a pinch. Let them thaw first, then muddle gently. The drink will be slightly darker and a bit softer in flavor compared to using fresh berries.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 230kcal