How to make Blackberry Mojito

• Produce

  • 5 Blackberries, fresh
  • 4 Mint, fresh leaves

• Condiments

  • 3/4 oz Lime juice, fresh
  • 1 1/2 oz Simple syrup or blackberry syrup

• Drinks

  • 1/4 cup Club soda

• Frozen

  • 1 cup Ice cubes

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 oz Rum, White

• Other

  • Garnish with fresh sprigs of mint and fresh whole blackberries

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Description

Ingredients

• 5 - 6 fresh blackberries
• 4 fresh mint leaves
• 1 1/2 ounces simple syrup or blackberry syrup (GF Option: purchase gluten free syrup or make your own)
• 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup club soda, chilled (GF Option: use gluten free club soda)
• 1 to 1 1/2 ounces white rum (GF Option: use gluten free brand of rum or use a gluten-free rum substitute)
• 1 cup ice cubes
• Garnish with fresh sprigs of mint and fresh whole blackberries

Directions

• Rinse blackberries and mint leaves under cool tap water. Gently pat dry with paper towels.
• Place blackberries, mint leaves, simple or blackberry syrup and lime juice into a small bowl.
• Gently mash the mixture with a muddler. Do not shred the mint leaves, rather simply bruise them to release the essential oils.
• Stir in club soda and rum.
• Strain to remove the blackberry seeds and remnants of the mint leaves.
• Pour into chilled stemware.
• Add ice and garnish with fresh sprigs of mint and several fresh whole blackberries.
• Serve.