Nutmeg 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 a showstopper, with deep purple color bleeding up through crushed mint and sparkling water in the most satisfying way. Muddling the berries and mint directly in the glass is the move here — it releases that fragrant, jammy juice and bruises the mint just enough to perfume every sip without turning it bitter. A quick homemade simple syrup ties everything together with a clean sweetness that store-bought mixes can never quite match. The combination of white rum, fresh citrus, and bubbly water keeps the whole drink feeling light and refreshing rather than heavy or overly sweet. Warm-weather entertaining just got a serious upgrade, and this one comes together fast enough to make a round for a crowd without breaking a sweat. Garnish with a lime wheel and a few extra blackberries on the rim and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.

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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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