Blackberry Mint Mojito
A vibrant, refreshing cocktail that combines juicy blackberries with fresh mint, zesty lime, and smooth rum, topped with sparkling soda for a bubbly finish that’s perfect for warm-weather entertaining or luxurious relaxation.
Ingredients
- 8-10 fresh blackberries plus extra for garnish
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves plus a sprig for garnish
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or simple syrup
- Juice of 1 lime about 1 oz
- 2 oz white rum or silver rum
- Ice cubes
- 2-3 oz club soda or sparkling water
- 1 lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your glass by filling a highball glass with ice and setting it aside to chill while you make the cocktail.
- Muddle the berries and mint by placing the blackberries, mint leaves, and sugar in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Gently press with a muddler until the blackberries release their juices and the mint becomes aromatic—about 30 seconds.
- Add the lime juice and rum to the muddled mixture in the shaker, then fill the shaker halfway with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the exterior of the shaker becomes frosty and the ingredients are well combined.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared ice-filled highball glass, being careful to catch any large mint pieces or blackberry seeds.
- Top with club soda and gently stir to incorporate all ingredients without losing carbonation.
- Garnish beautifully with a mint sprig, additional blackberries, and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
Notes
- For the best flavor, gently “clap” mint leaves between your palms before muddling to release the essential oils without making the drink bitter.
- If blackberries aren’t in season, frozen blackberries work well too—just thaw them slightly before muddling.
- The cocktail can be prepped ahead of time (minus the club soda) and stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
- For a smoother texture, double-strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove all blackberry seeds.
- The intensity of blackberry flavor will vary depending on ripeness—adjust sugar accordingly.