Blackberry Mojito
Fresh blackberries, mint, simple syrup and soda – simple and refreshing blackberry mojito. Perfect for a hot summer night or a party. Could be made in a big batch and served in a pitcher.
Blackberry Mojito
I know it is still January, but I like drinking mojitos all year long! That’s why toady I’m back with another very easy recipe – Blackberry Mojito.
This drink could definitely be enjoyed year-round. It is super simple to make.
What Ingredients Do You Need For Blackberry Mojito?
- water
- sugar
- lime
- mint leaves
- blackberries
- rum
- sparkling water
- ice
How to make Blackberry Mojito?
- Muddle some blackberries with mint leaves and rum
- Add simple syrup and lime juice
- Add ice
- Pour sparkling water on top
This is how you make a blackberry mojito cocktail!
I don’t always drink rum, but when I do – it is usually in a cocktail like the one I’m sharing today.
It has been on my list to share more cocktail recipes in 2015, so I’m slowly tying to achieve my goal.
Blackberry Mojito
I got some fresh blackberries for a dessert recipe I was planning to try and thought making a blackberry cocktail was a great idea!
I know mojito is a Cuban drink, but I usually order them at my favorite Mexican restaurant and I thought this drink would be a great addition to the Mexican inspired recipes I shared this week.
Light, sweet, fruity and refreshing.
Let’s celebrate the weekend with a nice, minty and delicious drink.
Mojito With Simple Syrup
I know I’ve mentioned that before, but I really love making mojito with simple syrup. It balances the flavors of this drink very well.
Blackberry Mojito Cocktail
Have a great weekend everyone!
More Mojito Recipes:
Blackberry Mojito
Ingredients
For The Simple Syrup:
- (If you'd like to make your own simple syrup, this recipe makes around 1¾ cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
For The Blackberry Mojito:
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 6 fresh blackberries
- juice from 1 lime
- 2 oz Bacardi white rum
- 2 oz simple syrup
- 1 cups of ice
- 1/2 cup soda water
- (more blackberries and mint leaves for garnishing)
Instructions
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Prepare simple syrup, by combining 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water and bringing it to a boil. Stir to let sugar dissolve and remove from heat. Let syrup cool.
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In a sturdy glass add mint leaves, blackberries, lime juice, rum and simple syrup. With a muddles or a wooden spoon, muddle to extract juices from mint leaves and blackberries.
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Add ice to the glass and top with soda water. Garnish with more fresh blackberries, mint leaves or lime wedges.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 291, Sodium: 85mg, Potassium: 81mg, Carbohydrates: 43g, Sugar: 41g, Vitamin A: 340%, Vitamin C: 3.8%, Calcium: 31%, Iron: 2.4%
I love a good mojito, in fact it was our “special” drink at my wedding. I’ve had a ton of different flavored mojitos but never blackberry, this needs to change soon! That first picture is a stunner, just perfect. Have a wonderful weekend Mira 🙂
Mira, oh my gawd, this mojito is freaking gorgeous!!! and yes to more cocktail recipes in 2015! Yes, we are watching the game on Sunday and hosting a small party. . totally excited about the food on Sunday! 😛 Happy weekend to you!!
Mojitos ALWAYS sound good to me, especially when they’ve got a good fruity infusion going on. Love this!
Another beautiful shot! It’s Friday night here and I definitely need 3 glasses of this now! Happy Friday 🙂
Happy Friday Maggie 🙂
Beautiful cocktail, Mira!! So fresh, bright and delicious! My husband and I love Mojitos…Pinned!
This mojito looks fantastic, Mira! I’ve never actually made my own before, so I definitely need to try this one out. Love the blackberry flavor! And it’s so gorgeous, too! Pinned!
THANK YOU GAYLE!!!
OOOHHH, I LOVE a good mojito! This is gorgeous, and because it has so much fruit in it I can pretend it’s really good for me. 😉 Great pictures!
Thanks Linda!
Your drink photos are always so gorgeous! They make me want to have a mojito right now and it’s only 10 am. Here’s to more to cocktail recipes in 2015.
Wow, what a stunning drink and beautifully presented.
This cocktail looks lovely! Those colours are just so eye-catching!
very pretty pictures Mira! the mojito looks very refreshing!
Thanks so much Manali!!!
This is one beautiful mojito, Mira! It’s the perfect way to start the weekend!
Beautiful photographs and the cocktail looks perfect to start this weekend. Have a great one. Pinned!
This mojito looks gorgeous, Mira! I love how refreshing it looks and the blackberries are such a nice touch!! Perfect recipe for Friday!
I know my girlfriends would definitely love me to make this for them. Great post
Gorgeous! I’m so with you that mojitos should be drunken year round. Let’s make it a trend. Pinned!
What a gorgeous and refreshing drink! It sounds like I will have to make this for myself after the long work week that I’ve had.
This is so well timed. I was literally just talking to my husband about what cocktail to serve at our Super Bowl party. And I haven’t yet gone to the store yet – yay! This looks perfect and it’s SO gorgeous!. Truly, these photos are fantastic!
I saw this on G+ food photography .really love it.. it is a wonderful drink
Thanks for noticing it Ella!
I’m huge fan of mint-spiked drinks, and these refreshing pictures are making me thirsty, Mira!! Love the use of blackberries too!
Thanks Savita!
Can you bend that straw over here please, so I can take a HUGE slurp of that gorgeous drink?! you just gave me some inspiration for this weekends Super Bowl party. very nice!
Wow this blackberry mojito looks so refreshing and delicious – perfect for the Australian summer right now!
That drink looks SO refreshing and delicious!! Perfect for the weekend right now! Pinned 🙂
Your mojitos are so pretty Mira! I love how they look, going to have to try making one soon! Blackberry sounds amazing – and so summery!
What a beautiful looking cocktail! Love the layer of colors! Thanks for sharing such an easy recipe. I have bookmarked it and will try it later.
What a gorgeous cocktail! Those blackberries are such a pretty color, and I love fruity mojitos! Pinned. 🙂
Thank you Marcie!
These photos are stunning, Mira!!! Absolutely STUNNING! Love the colors and the styling and lighting. Perfection. And I absolutely could use a mojito right about now! I won’t be watching the game…mojitos and homework are calling my name more that football and chicken wings 🙂 Pinned!
Thanks for pinning Lindsey!
I made a large pitcher of this for a Super Bowl party and by halftime it was completely dry! I had to make another batch to last us through the rest of the game. I had leftover raspberries, so I used those along with the blackberries – the drink was not only delicious but gorgeous as well!
Sounds like a delicious combination with the raspberries! So glad you guys liked it :)))
This looks gorgeous, so refreshing – the perfect summer drink! Love it!
Thanks Isabella!