Nitrate & Nitrite Free Blueberry Mojito

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

(18)

Few cocktails hit as refreshingly as a blueberry mojito on a warm afternoon, and this one is built entirely from clean, whole ingredients you can feel good about. Fresh blueberries, real lime juice, mint straight from the bunch, and white rum come together in a drink that's vibrant, fruity, and genuinely satisfying. Because everything here is made from scratch — including a quick two-ingredient simple syrup — there's no reaching for store-bought mixes that can sneak in unwanted preservatives or additives. Muddling the blueberries and mint together is where the magic happens, releasing deep berry color and that signature herbal fragrance that makes a mojito so irresistible. A generous pour of sparkling water at the end keeps things light and bubbly without adding anything artificial to the glass. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a craft cocktail bar but comes together in minutes right on your kitchen counter.

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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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