Caffeine Free Classic Blackberry Mojito

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

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Fresh blackberries and bright lime juice make this cocktail feel like summer in a glass — bold, fruity, and refreshingly tart with every sip. The muddling step is where the magic happens: pressing the blackberries and mint together releases a gorgeous deep-purple juice and a heady herbal fragrance that sets this drink apart from any bottled mixer. A quick homemade simple syrup ties everything together with just the right touch of sweetness, and the sparkling water finish keeps it light and lively. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine — no tea, no cola, no energy mixer in sight — you can sip without any of the buzz that sneaks into so many cocktail recipes. It's a genuinely elegant drink that comes together in minutes, and the garnish of lime wheels and extra blackberries on the rim makes it look like something you'd order at a rooftop bar. Make a double batch of the simple syrup ahead of time and you're basically set for the whole evening.

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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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