Legume Free Classic Blackberry Mojito

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

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Fresh blackberries and bright lime juice come together in a cocktail that's as beautiful to look at as it is to drink. Muddling the berries and mint directly in the glass releases deep purple juice and that unmistakable herbal fragrance, setting the stage before a single drop of rum hits the ice. The homemade simple syrup takes only a few minutes on the stovetop and lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want things — no mystery ingredients, no shortcuts. White rum and sparkling water round everything out with a clean, effervescent finish that feels genuinely refreshing. Since this drink is built entirely from fruit, fresh herbs, sugar, citrus, and spirits, it's naturally free of legumes without any substitutions or label-reading required. It's the kind of cocktail that looks like it came from a craft bar but comes together in your own kitchen in under fifteen minutes.

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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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