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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 in a tall glass with mint
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 Cocktail in a class topped with mint
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
Blackberry Mojito Cocktail

Have a great weekend everyone!

More Mojito Recipes:

Pomegranate Mojito

Blueberry Mojito

Original Lime Mojito

Looking for more blackberry recipes? This Vegan Blackberry Crumble from Salted Plains is made with whole grain oats and fresh blackberries. It is vegan and goes well with a scoop of ice cream.

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Blackberry Mojito
5 from 5 votes

Blackberry Mojito

By Lyubomira from CookingLSL
Fresh blackberries, mint, simple syrup and soda – simple and refreshing blackberry mojito.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
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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 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add ice to the glass and top with soda water. Garnish with more fresh blackberries, mint leaves or lime wedges.

Notes

This mojito recipe could be used to make raspberry or strawberry mojito, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Sodium: 85mg, Potassium: 81mg, Sugar: 41g, Vitamin A: 340IU, Vitamin C: 3.8mg, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 2.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Drinks
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41 Comments

  1. 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!

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  2. Wow this blackberry mojito looks so refreshing and delicious – perfect for the Australian summer right now!

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  3. That drink looks SO refreshing and delicious!! Perfect for the weekend right now! Pinned 🙂

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  4. 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!

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  5. 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.

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  7. 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!

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  8. 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!

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