Blueberry Mojito
This Blueberry Mojito is a refreshing twist on the classic Cuban cocktail, featuring homemade blueberry simple syrup, fresh mint, white rum, and bright lime juice. It's the perfect summer cocktail for backyard gatherings, cookouts, or relaxing on the patio with friends.
Servings: 1
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
Blueberry Mojito
- 7 Mint Leaves
- 2 oz Blueberry Syrup
- 2 oz White Rum
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- Ice
- Sparkling Water
Instructions
- Wash and clean blueberries. Add 1 ½ cups blueberries, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water to a small saucepan over medium heat to make blueberry syrup. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Continue cooking for several minutes until the blueberries burst and release their juices.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing the blueberries with the back of a spoon to extract every bit of juice. Let the syrup cool completely.
- Add the blueberry syrup and fresh mint leaves to a cocktail shaker. Using a cocktail muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently muddle the mint to release its fragrant oils without shredding the leaves. Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, and plenty of ice to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled. Fill a highball glass or Collins glass with fresh ice. Strain the cocktail over the ice and top with sparkling water or club soda. Garnish with extra blueberries and a sprig of mint before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Other Notes
- Freshly squeezed lime juice produces the brightest flavor.
- Gently muddle the mint to avoid bitterness.
- Chill the blueberry syrup before mixing the cocktail.
- Frozen blueberries can be substituted for fresh.
- Store leftover blueberry syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Serve immediately after topping with sparkling water for maximum fizz.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg