Description
Cool summer nights come alive with this Blueberry Mojito, blending Caribbean rum’s spirit and fresh blueberries’ sweet essence. Sweet mint leaves and tangy lime complete this cocktail’s perfect balance, inviting friends to savor each sip of this irresistible drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (120 milliliters) white rum
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh blueberries
- 12 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 lime (cut into wedges)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1.5 ounces (45 milliliters) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) simple syrup
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Garnish and Dilution:
- Crushed ice
- Sparkling water, seltzer, or club soda
- Additional blueberries
- Additional mint leaves
- Additional lime wedges
Instructions
- In a sturdy glass, gently crush ripe blueberries and fragrant mint leaves using a muddler, releasing their vibrant essences and creating a rich, aromatic base.
- Squeeze fresh lime wedges directly into the glass, allowing their zesty juice to mingle with the muddled ingredients, then drop the spent wedges into the mixture.
- Incorporate simple syrup or granulated sugar, lightly pressing to dissolve and integrate the sweetener with the fruit and herb mixture.
- Pour in crisp white rum and additional fresh lime juice, stirring thoroughly to ensure a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Load the glass generously with crushed ice, creating a frosty foundation for the cocktail.
- Crown the drink with effervescent sparkling water, seltzer, or club soda, delivering a light, refreshing touch.
- Artfully garnish with whole blueberries, delicate mint sprigs, and a vibrant lime wedge to enhance visual appeal and provide a final flavor accent.
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to savor this cool, summery libation that promises a delightful sensory experience.
Notes
- Swap white rum with vodka or tequila for a different twist on this classic cocktail variation.
- Use frozen blueberries if fresh aren’t available, which can help chill the drink without diluting flavor.
- Create a low-sugar version by substituting simple syrup with stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a healthier alternative.
- Muddle ingredients gently to extract maximum flavor without turning mint bitter or crushing blueberries into complete pulp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg