Seed Oil Free Classic Blackberry Mojito

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

Fresh blackberries and bright lime juice make this mojito a showstopper — the kind of drink that looks like it came from a craft cocktail bar but comes together in minutes at your own kitchen counter. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like: fruit, herbs, rum, sparkling water, and a quick homemade simple syrup made from just sugar and water. There are no mystery oils, no processed syrups from a bottle, and nothing that sneaks in unwanted additives — which makes it a genuinely clean pour for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their glass. Muddling the blackberries and mint together releases deep purple juice and that unmistakable herbal fragrance that makes a mojito feel so refreshing. The homemade syrup lets you control exactly how sweet each glass gets, and the sparkling water keeps everything light and effervescent right to the last sip. It's the kind of cocktail you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the simple syrup

¼ cup granulated sugar
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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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