Low Sodium Classic Blackberry Mojito

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

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Fresh blackberries and bright lime juice are the real stars here, delivering bold, natural flavor without a single pinch of added salt anywhere in the process. That matters more than it might seem — plenty of cocktail mixes and pre-made syrups sneak in sodium, so building everything from scratch gives you full control over what's actually in your glass. The homemade simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and from there it's all muddling, mixing, and pouring. Crushing the blackberries and mint together releases a gorgeous deep purple juice that swirls through the rum and lime in a way that looks almost too pretty to drink. A generous pour of sparkling water at the end keeps things light and effervescent, making this feel genuinely refreshing rather than heavy or syrupy. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the simple syrup

¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup water

For the cocktail

12 fresh blackberries
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)
4 fresh blackberries (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
2
Divide the 12 blackberries and 16 mint leaves evenly between the two highball glasses. Using a muddler, press and twist firmly 6–8 times until the blackberries are fully crushed and the mint is bruised and fragrant — you should see deep purple juice coating the bottom of each glass.

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