Pork Free Classic Blackberry Mojito
There is something undeniably refreshing about a cocktail built from fresh fruit, bright citrus, and good rum — and this blackberry mojito delivers all of that in a seriously gorgeous glass. Deep purple juice from muddled blackberries swirls through bruised mint and sparkling water, making it as stunning to look at as it is to sip. The homemade simple syrup takes just a few minutes on the stovetop and lets you control exactly how sweet the final drink turns out. Fresh lime juice keeps everything tart and lively, balancing the sweetness of the berries in a way that bottled juice simply cannot match. Every ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived additives, so there is zero label-reading stress — just good, clean cocktail-making. Serve it immediately after topping with sparkling water so the bubbles stay lively and the garnish looks its best.
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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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