BHA & BHT Free Classic Blackberry Mojito
Fresh blackberries, bright lime, and fragrant mint come together in a cocktail that looks like it belongs on a rooftop bar but comes together in minutes at home. Many store-bought mixers and flavored spirits sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, which makes a homemade approach genuinely worth the extra few minutes of effort. Here, a quick two-ingredient simple syrup replaces anything from a bottle, and every other component — white rum, sparkling water, fresh citrus — is exactly what it says it is. The muddling step is where the magic happens: crushing the blackberries and bruising the mint releases deep purple juice and that unmistakable herbal aroma that no pre-made mix can replicate. A gentle final stir lifts all that fruit from the bottom without killing the bubbles, so every sip is layered and lively. Garnished with a lime wheel and a few extra berries on the rim, it's genuinely stunning to serve to guests — or just yourself on a warm evening.
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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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