Yeast 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 swirls bleeding through crushed mint and sparkling water make this one genuinely hard to put down. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, cocktails can be a minefield, since many mixers, flavored spirits, and even some sparkling drinks sneak in fermented or yeast-derived ingredients. This recipe keeps things clean and straightforward: a homemade simple syrup made from just sugar and water, white rum, fresh citrus, muddled fruit, and plain sparkling water — nothing hidden, nothing processed. The muddling step is where the magic happens, releasing that deep berry juice and bruising the mint so every sip is layered and aromatic. Topping each glass gently with sparkling water preserves those bubbles while lifting all that gorgeous fruit from the bottom. It's a cocktail that feels celebratory without any of the ingredient guesswork, and the garnish of a lime wheel and extra blackberries on the rim makes it look like something straight off a restaurant menu.

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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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