Wheat 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 come together in a cocktail that looks as stunning as it tastes — deep purple swirling through crushed ice with a hit of mint on the nose. The muddling step is where the magic happens: pressing the berries and bruising the mint releases intense, fragrant juice that no mixer or syrup can replicate. A quick homemade simple syrup keeps everything balanced without any store-bought shortcuts, and the whole build comes together in minutes. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten-containing grains, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just pour, muddle, and enjoy. The sparkling water finish keeps it light and effervescent, making this feel like a proper craft cocktail rather than something thrown together at home. Garnish with a lime wheel and a few extra blackberries on the rim and it's genuinely impressive enough to serve at a dinner party.

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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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