Low Iodine Blueberry Mojito

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

(18)

Fresh blueberries muddled with mint, bright lime juice, white rum, and a splash of sparkling water — this cocktail is vibrant, refreshing, and genuinely beautiful in the glass. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing packaged and processed foods, but a from-scratch drink like this sidesteps all of that with whole, simple ingredients you can feel confident about. The homemade simple syrup takes just two minutes on the stovetop, so you control exactly what goes in without relying on flavored syrups or premixed cocktail bases that can hide unwanted additives. Muddling the blueberries and mint together releases deep berry color and a heady herbal aroma that makes the whole thing feel like a proper craft cocktail. A squeeze of fresh lime keeps everything tart and lively, balancing the sweetness perfectly. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint and it looks like something you'd order at a rooftop bar — except you made it at home in about ten minutes.

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Ingredients

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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