Summer is for fruity, refreshing drinks, and this healthier blackberry mojito doesn’t get much better. But, of course, you need to start with a mojito recipe if you want a taste of Cuba. Gin, lime juice, basil, you have Hemingway’s cocktail in your mouth. Try this version to make a delicious spin on the classic. Blackberries are an excellent addition to sweet, tart, and bursting with fruity flavor.
They are using fresh fruit and mint to learn how to make the perfect blackberry mojito. Mojitos are the perfect refreshing cocktail on hot days — they can be made with no sugar at all, but I also have some healthier options for sweeteners!
Blackberry Mojito: Easy Fresh Fruit Cocktail Recipe
The blackberry mojito is easy to make and perfectly delicious! So whip up a glass or a pitcher to share a classic mojito recipe with this delightful twist.
Equipment
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Highball glass (12 oz / 350ml)
- Citrus juicer or reamer
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Small bowl for muddling
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh blackberries 70g, plus extra for garnish
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves plus extra for garnish
- 2 limes juiced, approximately 2 oz / 60ml
- 2 oz white rum 60ml
- 1-2 teaspoons simple syrup, honey, or agave nectar optional, to taste
- ¾ cup crushed ice enough to fill the glass
- ½ cup club soda 120ml, or to taste
Instructions
- Add the blackberries to a small bowl and muddle with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until the berries are broken down and juicy. Transfer the muddled berries and all their juices into a highball glass.1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- Add the mint leaves to the glass with the muddled blackberries. Gently press the mint against the side of the glass with the muddler a few times to release the aromatic oils — do not shred the leaves.8-10 fresh mint leaves
- Pour in the lime juice, white rum, and simple syrup (if using). Stir gently to combine. Fill the glass with crushed ice.2 limes, 2 oz white rum, 1-2 teaspoons simple syrup, honey, or agave nectar, 3/4 cup crushed ice
- Top with club soda and stir gently once or twice. Garnish with a few extra blackberries and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately with a straw.1/2 cup club soda, 1/2 cup fresh blackberries, 8-10 fresh mint leaves
Notes
Storage: Blackberry mojitos are best served immediately. You can pre-muddle the blackberries and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours to speed up cocktail assembly. Make-Ahead Pitcher: Combine muddled blackberries, lime juice, rum, and sweetener in a pitcher up to 2 hours ahead. Add club soda, ice, and mint just before serving to keep everything fresh and fizzy. Substitutions: Swap white rum for silver tequila for a blackberry margarita-mojito hybrid. Use sparkling water instead of club soda for a slightly softer fizz. Honey, agave, or simple syrup all work as sweeteners — start with 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste. Mocktail Version: Skip the rum entirely and double the club soda for a gorgeous non-alcoholic blackberry mint spritzer. Pro Tip: Gently press the mint leaves between your palms before adding them to the glass — this releases the aromatic oils without shredding the leaves, which can make the drink taste bitter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 561IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg
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