Fresh blackberries, mint, simple syrup and soda - simple and refreshing blackberry mojito.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Servings: 1
Author: Lyubomira from CookingLSL
Ingredients
For The Simple Syrup:
(If you'd like to make your own simple syrup, this recipe makes around 1¾ cups)
1cupgranulated sugar
1cupwater
For The Blackberry Mojito:
8fresh mint leaves
6fresh blackberries
juice from 1 lime
2ozBacardi white rum
2ozsimple syrup
1cupsof ice
1/2cupsoda 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.
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Notes
This mojito recipe could be used to make raspberry or strawberry mojito, too.