Classic Blackberry Mojito Recipe
While it may seem like vodka- or tequila-based cocktails steal the spotlight, there's one classic cocktail that ensures rum gets its flowers: the mojito.
- 8 blackberries
- 5 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 2 ounces white rum
- 2 ounces club soda
- Add the blackberries to a sturdy glass.
- Use a muddler to crush the berries.
- Add the mint and muddle again.
- Add the sugar and stir.
- Add the lemon juice.
- Add the rum.
- Stir.
- Add a handful of ice.
- Top with the club soda.
- Stir again, if desired, and garnish with more mint before serving.
“Make sure your blackberries are ripe so that they are easily muddled and so that they add the perfect amount of sweetness,”
"This vibrant cocktail is so quick to put together and is incredibly refreshing," De Witt describes, noting that the addition of white sugar instead of simple syrup — something that's traditional when it comes to mojitos — gives the blackberries a "jammy consistency," something that makes the cocktail even more delightful. Since blackberries can be sweet or tart (or both) depending on ripeness, De Witt also highlights the fact that you can play into this feature, either opting for a more tart beverage or adding more sugar as desired or needed. Sure to conjure up visions of a warm, summery beach day — and equally enjoyable in cold winter months — this blackberry mojito proves that you can stay true to a classic while adding a new, fruity flair.
Gather the blackberry mojito ingredients
To make a blackberry mojito, you'll need fresh blackberries, fresh mint, granulated sugar, lime juice, white rum, and club soda. Try to use the freshest ingredients possible for the best tasting cocktail, and make sure to use white rum over dark or spiced rum to keep the cocktail nice and light.
