Mushroom Free Classic Blackberry Mojito

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

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Fresh blackberries and bright mint come together in a cocktail that looks like it belongs on a rooftop bar but is genuinely easy to pull off at home. The muddling step is where the magic happens — pressing the berries and bruising the mint releases a deep purple juice and an herbal fragrance that sets the whole drink up beautifully. A quick homemade simple syrup keeps things balanced, letting the tartness of fresh lime and the sweetness of the fruit play off each other without either one taking over. White rum ties it all together with just enough backbone to make this feel like a proper cocktail rather than a fancy juice. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of anything to second-guess — every component is a whole, recognizable ingredient you can pick up fresh. Topped with sparkling water and garnished with a mint sprig and a few extra berries on the rim, it's as stunning to look at as it is to sip.

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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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