Carrageenan Free Blueberry Mojito
Fresh blueberries and bright lime juice are the real stars here, muddled together with fragrant mint for a cocktail that looks stunning and tastes even better. Many store-bought mixers and flavored sparkling waters sneak in carrageenan as a stabilizer or emulsifier, so making a mojito from scratch like this is genuinely the smarter move. Every ingredient in this drink is clean and straightforward — a quick homemade simple syrup, white rum, fresh citrus, and plain sparkling water — so you know exactly what's going into your glass. The muddling step is where the magic happens, crushing the blueberries into a deep violet juice that swirls beautifully through the ice. A gentle pour of sparkling water at the end keeps everything lively and effervescent without any additives you'd rather avoid. It's the kind of cocktail that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a Tuesday night.
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2 servings
For the simple syrup
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
For the cocktail
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 16 fresh mint leaves, plus 2 sprigs for garnish
- 3 oz fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 3 oz white rum
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup sparkling water
For serving
- 2 lime wheels (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before using.
- 2
Divide the blueberries and mint leaves evenly between the two highball glasses. Muddle firmly until the blueberries are fully crushed and the mint is bruised and fragrant, about 8–10 presses.
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