Blackberry Mojito
This easy-to-make Blackberry Mojito is a perfect cocktail perfect for relaxing on a hot summer day. The Blackberries, mint, and lime balance the rum flavor to create the perfect refreshing cocktail that will want your guests (or even yourself) wanting more!
See our tropical drink page for another awesome mojito: Strawberry Lemon Mojito Recipe!
How to Make a Blackberry Mojito?
Following the Blackberry Mojito Recipe is straightforward. All you need to do is gather the ingredients below, grab a couple of collins glasses, and muddle stick (listed in the equipment section and follow step by step.
Ingredients
The ingredients list for this Blackberry Mojito Recipe is simple! You’ll love the taste of fresh mint and blackberries! The full ingredient list is as follows:
- Mint Leaves
- Blackberries
- Fresh Lime Juice
- White Rum
- Sprite
- Ice
Equipment
To make this great-tasting Blackberry Mojito, you’ll need a highball glass and a muddle stick. We prefer to use a metal muddle stick as they are easier to clean, but a traditional wooden type will do.
Recipe Steps
The steps for this drink are straightforward. Add the mint leaves, blackberries, and lime juice into each Collins glass. Muddle the ingredients together, allowing the mint oil to leave the plant and mix with the other flavors, especially the blackberry juice.
Then, fill each glass with crushed ice. Next, add the rum, and top off each glass with Sprite. Add a sprig of mint, a lime wedge, and a couple of whole blackberries as a garnish to finish off this refreshing Blackberry Mojito.
Blackberry Mojito
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 4 oz rum
- 10 leaves fresh mint
- 1 oz lime juice
- 2 oz Sprite
- 1 sprig Mint Garnish
- 6 whole blackberries Garnish
- 2 Lime Wedges Garnish
Instructions
- Add the 1/4 cup of blackberries and 5 mint leaves to each glass.
- Add 1/2 oz lime juice slice over the top of the mint and blackberries.
- Gently muddle the berries and mint leaves.
- Top off each glass with crushed ice.
- Add 2oz of rum to each glass.
- Top off each glass with the Sprite.
- Garnish each cocktail with 3 blackberries, lime wedge, and mint sprig.
Nutrition
If you are looking for another great-tasting Blackberry drink, then check out the Blackberry Moscow Mule!
As always, drink responsibly, and don’t drink and drive!
