Chicken Free Classic Blackberry Mojito

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

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There is something undeniably refreshing about a cocktail that looks as stunning as it tastes, and this blackberry mojito delivers on both fronts. Fresh blackberries get muddled right in the glass alongside bright mint leaves, releasing a deep purple juice that swirls beautifully through every sip. A homemade simple syrup keeps things perfectly balanced — sweet enough to round out the tartness of fresh-squeezed lime without overpowering the fruit. White rum and sparkling water bring it all together with that classic mojito lift, light and bubbly and impossible to put down. The whole thing comes together in minutes, making it just as suited for a quiet evening on the porch as it is for impressing guests at a summer gathering. Garnished with a sprig of mint, a lime wheel, and a few extra blackberries on the rim, it's genuinely one of the prettiest drinks you can pour without any effort at all.

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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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