Gelatin Free Classic Blackberry Mojito

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

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Few cocktails hit the way a fresh muddled mojito does on a warm evening, and this blackberry version takes things up a beautiful, jewel-toned notch. Deep purple juice bleeds up through crushed ice, fragrant mint, and bright lime — it's genuinely stunning in the glass before you even take a sip. Because every ingredient here is straightforwardly fresh or pantry-simple, there's nothing hidden to worry about: no packaged mixes, no gelatin-thickened syrups, no mystery additives. The simple syrup is just sugar and water, made in minutes on the stovetop and cooled before it hits the glass. Muddling the blackberries and mint together is where the magic happens — that firm press-and-twist releases color and fragrance that no bottled shortcut can replicate. A generous pour of white rum and a finish of sparkling water keep things lively and refreshing without weighing the drink down. Make this for a backyard gathering or a quiet Friday night and it will absolutely become your go-to warm-weather pour.

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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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